Course Description
Discipline(s):
Science & Society
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Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Universe
Explores the physics behind everyday life, considering objects from our daily environment and their principles of operation. Through these explorations, the course illustrates the deep impact of physics on our lives and on our society, addressing topics like climate change, energy policy, and economic growth. PHYS 1050 focuses on the movement of objects, heat and energy, fluids, sound, and time. PHYS 1050 and 1060 may be taken in either order.
