Great Ideas of Physics
Introduces non-science majors to physics, examining important breakthroughs and controversies. Potential topics: Einstein's Relativity; Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle; black holes; extra-dimensions; antimatter. Case studies illustrate the essential nature of scientific review and independent confirmation of results. No mathematics background required.
Topics
- Einstein's Relativity
- Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
- black holes
- extra-dimensions
- antimatter
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Introduces non-science majors to physics, examining important breakthroughs and controversies. Potential topics: Einstein's Relativity; Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle; black holes; extra-dimensions; antimatter. Case studies illustrate the essential nature of scientific review and independent confirmation of results. No mathematics background required.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027