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NAT-SCI 130
Physics of Sports
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A course intended for liberal arts students focusing on the physics involved in different sports. Physical laws and technological developments that impact sports will be studied. Cross-listed with Physics 130 and Physical Science 130.
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Credits: 3 hours
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NAT-SCI 140
How Things Work
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A course intended for liberal arts students focusing on the principles of operations, histories, and relationships of objects from our daily environment. The areas of investigation include mechanical and thermal objects, electromagnetism, light, special materials and nuclear energy. This course will meet the area requirement for natural sciences. Cross-listed with Physics 140 and Physical Science 140.
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Credits: 3 hours
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NAT-SCI 150
Introduction to Astronomy: Gravity and Motion in the Universe
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A survey of modern topics in astronomy with an emphasis on developing conceptual models for the fundamental laws of gravity and motion underpinning the structure and evolution of the universe. Topics include lunar phases, eclipses, planetary motion, exoplanets, formation of planetary systems, star formation, supernovae, white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes, growth of galaxies, dark matter and the expansion of the universe. Cross-listed with PHYSICS 150 and PHY-SCI 150. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall
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Credits: 3 hours
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NAT-SCI 153
Introductory Astronomy Laboratory
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An introductory exploration of astronomical phenomena and concepts through quantitative laboratory activities requiring data collection and analysis. Three hours per week. This course is not open to students from all majors and is offered in fall semesters only. It is not repeatable for credit now does it require enrollment in another course. Cross-listed with PHYSICS 153L and Phy-Sci 153L. Prerequisite: none.
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Credits: hours
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NAT-SCI 155
Introducion to Astronomy: Interaction of Light and Matter in the Universe
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A survey of modern topics in astronomy with an emphasis on developing conceptual models for the interactions between light and matter underpinning energetic phenomena in the universe. Topics include telescopes and detectors, solar system exploration, planetary climates, nuclear fusion and chemical enrichment, stars and stellar evolution, interstellar material, pulsars, quasars, gamma ray bursts, the Big Bang and the possibility of life beyond Earth. Cross-listed with PHYSICS 155 and PHY-SCI 155. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring
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Credits: 3 hours
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NAT-SCI 171
Physics For Future Presidents
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A course intended for liberal arts students focusing on the physics they need to be informed citizens in a democracy. Energy, global warming, terrorism, and health are examples of the important topics examined from the perspective of how science should inform policy.
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Credits: 3 hours
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