| Instructor: | Lou Bloomfield |
| Time: | MWF 1:00pm - 1:50pm |
| Location: | Physics 203 |
| Office Hours: | Mondays, 3:00pm – 5:00pm, Alderman Cafe (in Alderman Library) Wednesdays, 9:00am – 11:00am, Room 133, Physics Building |
| Description: | Physics 1050 is for non-science majors. It is a practical introduction to physics and science in everyday life. This course considers objects from our daily environment and focuses on their principles of operation, histories, and relationships to one another. The emphasis for Physics 1050 is on mechanical and thermal objects. The companion course, Physics 1060, emphasizes objects involving electromagnetism, light, special materials, and nuclear energy. |
| Course Materials: |
Required: WileyPlus Access Code for How Thinks
Work: the Physics of Everyday Life, 5th Edition Encouraged: How Thinks Work: the Physics of Everyday Life, 5th Edition by Louis A. Bloomfield (The print book is encouraged but not essential because WileyPlus contains an online eBook. See Class Policy Page for More Information) |
| Homework Site: | WileyPlus.com, first time: Register for This Class Section (see Flyer) |
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