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1.00 Credits
This seminar, the culmination of the Cognitive Science minor, will examine selected issues in cognitive science in depth, with a different issue selected for each offering of the course. Possible topics may include: Vision and consciousness; The origins of language; The philosophy and psychology of knowledge; Animal mentation. 1.00 units, Seminar
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1.00 Credits
What are poets for in a destitute time " asks Heidegger's favorite poet, Holderlin. We add, "and what are philosophers for " The tradition of 20th-century continental philosophy has responded, "certainly not just to analyze language!" We shall follow some of the leading figures and themes of this rich tradition from its roots in Nietzsche through the transformations of phenomenology, to existentialism and beyond. Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, and Derrida will be studied among oth 1.00 units, Seminar
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2.00 Credits
No Course Description Available. 2.00 units, Independent Study
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1.25 Credits
An introduction to the fundamental ideas of physics. Beginning with kinematics-the quantitative description of motion-the course covers the Newtonian mechanics of point masses, Newton's theory of universal gravitation, the work-energy principle, and the conservation of energy and momentum. Three lectures and one laboratory per week 1.25 units, Lecture
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25.00 Credits
A continuation of Physics 101L, this course covers topics such as elementary thermodynamics, the theory of special relativity, classical wave behavior, and the description of microscopic physical systems via quantum theory. Three lecture periods and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: Physics 101L or 131L. 1.25 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
A study of the physical properties of the atmosphere, the oceans, and the earth, as well as a discussion of man-made modifications of these media. The relationship between the physics of our environment and the fundamental laws of physics (such as the conservation laws) will be stressed. 1.00 units, Lecture
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0.50 Credits
No Course Description Available. 0.50 units, Independent Study
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1.00 Credits
Exploring the unexpected: an introduction to relativity and quantum physics. Relativity and quantum physics are two of the most significant developments of 20th century physics, and they continue to challenge our common-sense understanding of the world. This course will examine some of the surprising and counter-intuitive aspects of our modern understanding of physical reality as exemplified by topics such as time dilation, simultaneity, wave-particle duality, and the double-slit experiment. This course is designed for first-year students intending to major in one of the physical sciences, and is particularly appropriate for students who plan to enroll in introductory physics (Physics 131L) in the spring semester. 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
A study of the energy sources man has used, from the steam engine to the nuclear reactor, and the effects they have had on his life and environment. We will examine the historical development of various energy sources and their technologies, the physical principles underlying these sources, the limitations imposed by pollution and resource exhaustion on the continued growth of energy use, the effect of the development of new energy sources on the quality of life, and the alternatives. 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
A course for non-science majors which will deal with some of the important as well as interesting developments in contemporary physics. Exemplary topics to be considered are gravitational waves and the search for the graviton; quarks and the elementary particles; the status of time reversal in current physical theories; pulsars, quasars, and cosmogony; controlled fusion research. The development will be carried out with a minimum of mathematics and at a pre-calculus level. 1.00 units, Lecture
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