PHYS 215
Fall 2011
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01
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This calculus-based half-credit, half-semester introduction to Einstein's theory of special relativity promotes both a qualitative understanding of the subject and a quantitative problem-solving approach. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning |
| Credit: .5 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 - 1st Quarter |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly problem sets and one hour in-class exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course, along with PHYS217, may provide an entry point into the Physics Major for exceptionally
well-prepared students. Students are advised that they should have had physics with calculus in order to be adequately prepared for this course. |
| Instructor(s): Ellis,Fred M. Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE201; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 8 | FR: 8 |
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