PHYS 1700 - Elementary Physics

Units: 4
A non-mathematical survey of the basic physical laws (rules) of nature with emphasis on the origin, meaning, significance, and limitations of these laws. Topical areas include mechanics, wave motion, electricity and magnetism, heat and thermodynamics, relativity, quantum theory, and elementary particle theory. Credit Restrictions: Not open to students with credit for PHYS 1500; Not for credit in Physics major.