— Topics in Physics for Nonscientists
Emphasis varies: survey of basic principles or a deeper exploration of some particular branch. Past topics included black holes, space time, and relativity; physics of music; history and philosophy; energy and the environment; and natural phenomena.
Topics
- d black holes
- space time
- and relativity
- physics of music
- history and philosophy
- energy and the environment
- and natural phenomena
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Emphasis varies: survey of basic principles or a deeper exploration of some particular branch. Past topics included black holes, space time, and relativity; physics of music; history and philosophy; energy and the environment; and natural phenomena. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): No units of credit allowed if taken after any other PHY course. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): No units of credit allowed if taken after any other PHY course. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027