PHYS 140 - Physics and Society

Institution:

Northern Illinois University

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Description:

Energy sources and pollution (conventional and nuclear); energy from outer space and atmospheric neutrons; the supersonic transport controversy-sonic boom, radiation hazards, weather disturbances; power for transportation; physics and weapons (e.g., atomic bombs and antiballistic missiles); tornadoes and weather control; physics in medicine, radioactive tracers, medical instruments from physics; social impact of the transistor; the LASER. Two lectures and one seminar-laboratory per week. Credits: 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.niu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 892-3050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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