PHYS 103 Introduction to Physics (w/Lab)
Did you know that thermodynamics is the reason your iron is able to get wrinkles out of your clothes? Or that you can blame the Doppler effect for your last speeding ticket? The vocabulary of physics often sounds intimidating, but the reality is that we see physics at work all around us. Learning about it is just a matter of learning the “how” behind the processes we experience in everyday life.
In this course, you’ll learn about key terminology and principles in physics, including Newton’s laws of motion, work, power, energy, electricity, magnetism, sound, and light. You’ll take a deep dive into how these processes work, plus their applications in the real world. You’ll use common household items to test and learn about the fundamental principles in physics, building on your knowledge of physics through hands-on demonstrations of key topics such as Newton’s laws of motion, work, power, energy, electricity, magnetism, sound, and light.
By the end of the course, you’ll not only better understand how the universe works but also have a foundation in key scientific reasoning and analytical skills that will help you in any professional field.
Notes
Meets the general education laboratory science requirement.