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• PHYS 105: Energy

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explains energy in elementary scientific terms and examines present national and international energy situations related to sources, utilization, and environmental effects. Topics include fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and alternative energy sources such as hydroelectric, solar and wind.
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• PHYS 108: Galileo and Expt Sci

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to physical science concepts, their applications, and the nature of science through an examination of the life and work of Galileo to be taught in Italy, during the summer.
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• PHYS 110: How Things Work

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  An introduction to a current understanding of the physical universe in terms of fundamental principles of physics. Basic concepts are studied and related to common phenomena and applications found in everyday life as well as more exotic phenomena one may come across in the news or popular-science media. The lecture will make frequent use of experimental equipment and commercial devices in demonstrations of physical principles.
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• PHYS 125: Physics of Sports

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces physics using sports as a context. Basic concepts in classical mechanics and fluid dynamics are used to analyze motion and interactions in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, track and field, and other sports. The lecture will make frequent use of demonstrations of physical principles, simulations, hands-on and kinesthetic activities.
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• PHYS 204: Acoustics

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides an introduction to the principles of sound and its reproduction. Designed for students majoring in audiology and speech pathology as well as other students interested in the discipline. No previous knowledge of physics or electronics is necessary, although a basic knowledge of algebra is expected.
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• PHYS 208: Introductory Physics 1

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents an intuitive approach to selective topics as mechanics, waves, and heat & thermodynamics. Not intended of students specializing in engineering, physics or chemistry. This course does not make use of calculus. Three hours lecture, three hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    MATH118 OR MA109 OR MA109A OR MA1128 OR MA116 OR MA116A OR MATH118A OR MATH120 OR MATH120A OR
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• PHYS 209: Introductory Physics 2

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents material for a second semester of introductory physics using an algebraic approach. Provides an introduction to electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Topics include Coulomb's Law, Gauss's law, circuits, magnetism and electromagnetism, optics, and an introduction to modern physics. Laboratory work emphasizes hands-on investigation of physical phenomena. Prerequisite:    PHYS208 OR PHS201 OR PHS211 OR PHY1191 OR PHY2210 OR PHYS170 OR PHYS211
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• PHYS 211: General Physics 1

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents material for a first semester of general physics using calculus. Provides an introduction to selected topics such as kinematics, mechanics, work, energy, fluids and heat. Intended for students specializing in physics, engineering or chemistry. Laboratory work emphasizes hands-on investigation of physical phenomena. Corequisite:    MATH160
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• PHYS 212: General Physics 2

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents material for a second semester of general physics using calculus. Provides an introduction to Electricity & Magnetism and Optics. Topics include Coulomb's Law, Gauss's law, circuits, magnetism, and an introduction to optics. Laboratory work emphasizes hands-on investigation of physical phenomena. Prerequisite:    PHYS211 AND MATH170 OR MA126 OR MA2232 OR PHS211 OR PHY2210 OR PHYS170
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• PHYS 301: Statics

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents the fundamentals of statics at a level appropriate for students pursuing careers in engineering and science, with emphasis on problem solving and vector methods. Prerequisite:    PHYS211 AND MATH170 OR MA126 OR MA2232 OR PHS211 OR PHY2210 OR PHYS170
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