Physics for Future Presidents
PHYS 102
Fall 2009
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Physics of terrorism, energy, nukes, global warming, and space travel. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Effective Citizenship, Quantitative Reasoning
Quantitative Reasoning: This course discusses mathematical and physical models that explain quantitatively how our world works.
Effective Citizenship: This course discusses topics of relevance for all citizens who intend to participate effectively and responsibly in the political process. Examples are: nuclear weapons, terrorism, global warming, and energy.
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| Credit: 1 |
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 |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Muller, Richard A., PHYSICS FOR FUTURE PRESIDENTS
Additional books and papers on the topic of terrorism, nuclear energy, weapons, space, and global warming (to be chosen).
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly homework assignments
Three one-hour exams
Two short papers
One group project |
| Instructor(s): Westling,Lynn Adrea Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE150; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 100 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -14 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 25 | JR non-major: 25 | SO: 25 | FR: 25 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 20 | 1st Ranked: 3 | 2nd Ranked: 5 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 3 | Unranked: 7 |
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