PHYS-1220 (3) Physics for Future Presidents

Intended primarily for nonscientists, this course covers topics relevant to leaders, policy makers, and citizens confronted with science and technology issues. Topics include energy consumption and its impact on the environment; atoms and heat; radioactivity and nuclear reactions; nuclear bombs; light and radio waves for technological applications; climate change; quantum physics. Department enforced prereq., high school algebra or equivalent. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills.