Did you take an AP physics class in high school?
Do you want to explore physics in new ways?
Then the PHYSICS 160 and 260 sequence is for you!
PHYSICS 160 covers the fundamental principles of mechanics using a modern perspective. It emphasizes the applicability of these laws in systems ranging from binary stars to nuclear collisions. This class will be different, and more interesting, than any physics course you have taken yet.
The goals of the course are:
- Application of fundamental principles to a wide range of systems, i.e., from nuclei to stars (unify mechanics)
- Integrate contemporary physics (atomic models of matter, relativistic dynamics)
- Engage students in physical modeling (idealization, approximation, assumptions, estimation)
- Integrate computational physics (now a partner of theory and experiment) into problem solving
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Intended Audience:
For students who are interested in a science major, especially physics, this is the class that you should take.
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