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Physics 115 Fall 2022 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
001John SarffMW 04:35 pm - 05:25 pm2241 Chamberlin

Discussion

SecInstructorTimePlace
301Sergey GitalovR 03:30 pm - 04:20 pm2108 Chamberlin
302Sergey GitalovR 04:35 pm - 05:25 pm2108 Chamberlin
305Sergey GitalovR 02:25 pm - 03:15 pm2108 Chamberlin