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Physics 115 Spring 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 03:30 pm - 04:20 pm2223 Chamberlin

Discussion

SecInstructorTimePlace
301Sergey Gitalov
John Sarff
R 01:20 pm - 02:10 pm2124 Chamberlin
302Sergey Gitalov
John Sarff
R 02:25 pm - 03:15 pm2124 Chamberlin
304Sergey Gitalov
John Sarff
F 12:05 pm - 12:55 pm2116 Chamberlin