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Physics 115 Fall 2016 Reference Page

Energy and Climate

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Typically OfferedFall; Spring
LevelElementary
StudentsUndergraduate, basic
Credits3.00
BreadthPhysical Science
L&S CreditCounts for L&S degree
Gen-EdQuantitative Reasoning Part B

Introduction to energy, focusing on energy sources and their impacts on humans and the environment, particularly through climate change. Develop basic physics skills to form opinions on energy-related issues affecting the world as well as your own use of energy. Apply the physical principles of mechanics, heat, electricity, and atomic nuclei to various energy sources (fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear) and their impacts.

Prerequisites: Satisfied Quantitative Reasoning (QR) A requirement. Not open to students with credit for PHYSICS 103, 201, 207, or 247.

Lecture

SecInstructorTimePlace
001Justin VandenbrouckeMW 04:35 pm - 05:25 pm2103 Chamberlin

Discussion

SecInstructorTimePlace
301Aaron Batker PritzkerR 04:35 pm - 05:25 pm2104 Chamberlin
302Aaron Batker PritzkerR 02:25 pm - 03:15 pm2104 Chamberlin
303Aaron Batker PritzkerR 03:30 pm - 04:20 pm2104 Chamberlin
304Aaron Batker PritzkerF 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm2104 Chamberlin
305Aaron Batker PritzkerF 01:20 pm - 02:10 pm2104 Chamberlin
306Aaron Batker PritzkerF 02:25 pm - 03:15 pm2104 Chamberlin