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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Topics in philosophy not ordinarily included in other courses in philosophy, selected in accordance with the needs and interests of those enrolled. Credit hours will vary. (F,W).
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Topics in philosophy not ordinarily included in other courses in philosophy, selected in accordance with the needs and interests of those enrolled. Credit hours will vary. (F,W).
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3.00 Credits
Issues in medical ethics are among the most exciting and the most urgent in the world today. This course will explore some of these issues: the relationship between patient and health caregiver (truth-telling, informed consent, the right to refuse treatment, confidentiality); assisted suicide and euthanasia; treatment of defective newborns; scarce resources, social justice and the right to health care; cloning and genetic manipulation; new reproductive technologies; and others. We will discuss issues from the standpoint of patients, medical professionals, and citizens who shape policy in a democratic society. Ethical theories and concepts will be stressed. (F, YR)
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3.00 Credits
An introductory look at the concepts and methods of physics as well as the role of physics in society today. Examines some of the problems facing physicists and the ways they go about tackling them. Problem solving includes the use of mathematics in physical situations. The course is designed for non-concentrators interested in physics. Three hours lecture. (S).
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4.00 Credits
Part I of a non-calculus, introductory, survey of physics. The concepts of physics are presented with an emphasis on the methods of solving physical problems. Topics are drawn from mechanics, waves, and thermal physics. This course and PHYS 126 are normally taken by students in biological science, preprofessional and computer science programs. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, three hours laboratory. (F).
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0.00 Credits
Laboratory component of PHYS 125. Must be taken concurrently with PHYS 125.
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of PHYS 125. Topics are drawn from electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, three hours laboratory. (W).
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0.00 Credits
Laboratory component of Phys 126. Must be taken concurrently with PHYS 126.
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3.00 Credits
A one-term introduction for those interested in learning about our present state of knowledge of the universe, its origin, evolution, organization, and ultimate fate. Exciting, new discoveries concerning extrasolar planets, star birth, supermassive black holes, dark matter/energy, and cosmology are discussed. Three hours lecture. (F,S).
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to some of the important observational techniques and analytical methods used by astronomers. Ground-based and satellite data will be used to reveal physical and chemical properties of the moon, planets, stars, and the Milky Way. Outdoor exercises involving telescopic observation of the sun, variable stars, nebulae, and external galaxies are also included. Three hours laboratory. (F,S).
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