Physics 115 Fall 2024 Reference Page
Energy and Climate
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| Typically Offered | Fall; Spring |
|---|---|
| Level | Elementary |
| Students | Undergraduate, basic |
| Credits | 3.00 |
| Breadth | Physical Science |
| L&S Credit | Counts for L&S degree |
| Gen-Ed | Quantitative Reasoning Part B |
Introduction to energy, focusing on energy sources and their impacts on humans and the environment, particularly through climate change. Develop basic physics skills to form opinions on energy-related issues affecting the world as well as your own use of energy. Apply the physical principles of mechanics, heat, electricity, and atomic nuclei to various energy sources (fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear) and their impacts.
Prerequisites: Satisfied Quantitative Reasoning (QR) A requirement. Not open to students with credit for PHYSICS 103, 201, 207, or 247.
Lecture
| Sec | Instructor | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | John Sarff | TR 02:25 pm - 03:15 pm | 2223 Chamberlin |
Discussion
| Sec | Instructor | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | R. Sassella | R 03:30 pm - 04:20 pm | B235 Van Vleck |
| 305 | R. Sassella | F 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm | 2124 Chamberlin |
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