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A descriptive course dealing with environmental problems caused by population, pollution, transportation, energy requirements, radioactivity, radioactive wastes, thermal emission, noise and heat. (3,0) 3 credits
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An introductory course in the scientific, technological and social aspects of Energy. The course is intended to develop an understanding of the physical basis of Energy and an appreciation of the role of Energy in the contemporary world. Basic concepts and principles are studied. Conservation Laws, Fuels, and Energy Conversion Systems are discussed. Resources, Consumption Patterns, and Alternative Economies are analyzed. (3,0) 3 credits
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A descriptive course in elementary meteorology that will introduce the student to weather analysis and forecasting. Topics covered will be Temperature, Pressure, Wind Radiation, Clouds, Precipitation, Synoptic weather charts, Air Masses, Low and High Pressure Areas, Frontal Systems, Thunderstorms, Weather Forecasting, and Local Weather. Weather charts will be analyzed and students will make their own weather forecasts. (3,0) 3 credits
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An elementary astronomy course in which the student is introduced to the historical development of astronomy and to our present view of the solar system and its origins. Recent NASA missions to the planets are discussed, and periodic observations of the skies may be conducted. (3,0) 3 credits
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An elementary astronomy course in which the stars and galaxies are treated in detail. Recently discovered phenomena, such as pulsars, quasars and black holes will be studied. Discussion will also center on cosmology, the NASA missions, colonization of space, and other topical subjects in astronomy. Periodic evening observations of the skies may be conducted. (3,0) 3 credits
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A descriptive course emphasizing the major events in Technological History, the Rise of Scientific Technology, Delivery Systems, Systems Science, and the impact of Technology of Man and Society. The course is intended to assist the student in the formulation of a personal set of criteria in order to understand and respond to technological changes in modern society (3,0) 3 credits
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The possible existence of extraterrestrial life is examined by investigating those areas of the physical sciences and related disciplines which may shed more light on this elusive problem. Arguments are drawn from astronomy, astrophysics, electromagnetic theory, probability theory, relativity atomic physics, nuclear physics and particle physics. Historical and archaeological views are also discussed. The discussion of extraterrestrial life is utilized as a framework from which many mysteries of the universe are unraveled for the student. (3,0) 3 credits
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This is a course covering the fundamental concepts of classical physics. This course is intended for non-science students, including students in the Arts Option of the Liberal Arts and Sciences program, as well as students in the School of Business. Topics will include mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism. A knowledge of elementary algebra is required. (3,0) 3 credits
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This is a course covering the fundamental concepts of modern physics. This course is intended for non-science students, including students in the Arts Option of the Liberal Arts and Sciences program, as well as students in the School of Business. Topics will include waves, light, relativity, quantum physics, the nucleus and elementary particles. A knowledge of elementary algebra is required. (3,0) 3 credits
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The four fundamental forces in nature, gravity, electromagnetism, and the strong and weak nuclear forces, appear to be very distinct phenomena. Early attempts to unify them into a single theory of the universe were met with failure, and even such great physicists as Albert Einstein were often derided for such futile efforts. With the advent of recent strides in string theory, supersymmetry, M-theory, and hyperspace, most physicists believe that man is within reach of such fundamental knowledge. It is the purpose of this course to place this same understanding of unification within the student's grasp. Without resorting to any complex calculations, the course will survey Newton's classical mechanics, Maxwell's theory of electricity and magnetism, Einstein's relativitytheories, quantum mechanics, particle physics, and the new particle physics of strings. The student will contemplate the possibility of a universe which may be fully explained by a single physical theory. (3.0) 3 credits
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