MAP-UA 214 - Natural Science I: How Things Work

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New York University

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Do you know how electricity is generated? How instruments create music? What makes refrigerator magnets stick? For that matter, why ice skating is possible, how wheels use friction, and why someone can quickly remove a tablecloth without moving any dishes? All of the devices that define contemporary living are applications of basic scientific discoveries. The principles underlying these devices are fascinating as well as useful and help to explain many of the features of the world around us. Covers basic principles of physics by examining selected devices such as CD and DVD players, microwave ovens, the basic electronic components of computers, lasers and LEDs, magnetic resonance imaging as used in medicine, and even nuclear weapons. In learning the basic physics behind these modern inventions, you develop a deeper understanding of how the physical world works and gain a new appreciation of everyday phenomena. Natural Science II Note that the prerequisite for all Natural Science II courses is completion of (or exemption from) Quantitative Reasoning (MAP-UA 1XX). Completion of (or exemption from) Natural Science I (MAP-UA 2XX) is recommended as a prerequisite.

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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