| Instructor: | Lou Bloomfield |
| Time: | MWF 1:00pm - 1:50pm (schedule) |
| 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, which includes Online Textbook How Thinks Work: the Physics of Everyday Life, 6th Edition by Louis A. Bloomfield Suggested: Print or Downloadable eBook Textbook (The print book or downloadable eBook are encouraged but not essential because WileyPlus contains an online version of the text. See Class Policy Page for Purchase Information) |
| Textbook Site: | WileyPlus.com, first time: Register for Course 589747 |
| Homework Site: | Rabi2.Phys.Virginia.Edu/Moodle |
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