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Physics 115 Spring 2015 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
001Frances BormanMW 03:30 pm - 04:20 pm 1 15:302103 Chamberlin

Discussion

SecInstructorTimePlace
301James SebaldR 01:20 pm - 02:10 pm 4 13:202104 Chamberlin
302James SebaldR 02:25 pm - 03:15 pm 4 14:252104 Chamberlin
303James SebaldR 03:30 pm - 04:20 pm 4 15:302104 Chamberlin
304James SebaldF 11:00 am - 11:50 am 5 11:002104 Chamberlin
305James SebaldF 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm 5 12:052104 Chamberlin
306James SebaldF 01:20 pm - 02:10 pm 5 13:202104 Chamberlin