PHYS 193 - Physics of Modern Technology

Institution:

Marist College

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Description:

Three Credits LA This course is a tour of Physics. Its purpose is to expose the student to the history of physics starting with the Greeks up to today. This is done by selecting the major contributions of scientists through the years and describing these in layman's terms and showing how they contributed to the evolution of physics. The second part of the semester is used to study the physics of nuclear radiation and power. This is followed by an in-depth presentation on the physics of modern hi-tech medical technology including MRI, X-rays, CAT Scans, Positron Emission Tomography, Laser Surgery, and others. No previous education in physics or math is required. Three-hour lecture per week.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Marist.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 575-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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