PHYC 102 - Introduction to Physics

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University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

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Description:

Designed for non-science students in all colleges as well as for students planning to major in the sciences who want a general introduction to the basic phenomena and concepts of physics. The treatment is primarily descriptive, with practical demonstrations and applications and with a minimum of elementary mathematics. No previous preparation is assumed. Basic physical concepts such as energy, momentum, and electrical charge are discussed as well as the properties of gravitational, electromagnetic and nuclear forces, and wave phenomena. The basic ideas of relativity and quantum theory are introduced. See Physics 102L for laboratory.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

taos.unm.edu/index.html

Phone Number:

(575) 737-6200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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