Degrees, Certificates, & Transfer Programs
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Effective: Summer 2018 | |||||
PHYS 12 | INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PHYSICS | 5 Unit(s) | |||
Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in PHYS 12H. | |||||
Grade Type: Letter Grade, the student may select Pass/No Pass | |||||
Not Repeatable. | |||||
FHGE: Non-GE Transferable: CSU/UC | |||||
5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter) |
Student Learning Outcomes -
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Description - | ||
Non-mathematical introduction to the ideas of modern physics intended for majors in the physical sciences. Introduction to the history and ideas of physics focus on three areas of modern physics, thermodynamics and the concept of entropy, Einstein's special and general theories of relativity, and quantum mechanics. The key ideas in these areas are explained using demonstrations, analogies, and examples drawn, whenever possible, from the student's own experience. Examine the impact these physics ideas have had on other fields, such as poetry, literature and music. No background in science or math is assumed.
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Course Objectives - | ||
The student will be able to:
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Special Facilities and/or Equipment - | ||
A lecture hall with good audio-visual facilities, a large table with electrical connections, and lights which can be darkened. Physics demonstration equipment, such as an electroscope, projectable wave table for demonstrating interference, spectrum tubes, gratings, etc.
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Course Content (Body of knowledge) - | ||
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Methods of Evaluation - | ||
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Representative Text(s) - | ||
Parker, Barry. Einstein's Brainchild. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 2000. Priwer, Shana, and Cynthia Phillips. The Everything Einstein Book. Avon, MA: Adams Media, 2003. Spielberg, N., and B. Anderson. Seven Ideas That Shook The Universe. MJF Books, 2004. Articles and web readings to bring information up to date, as needed. Although these texts are older than the suggested "5 years or newer" standard, they remain seminal texts in this area of study.
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Disciplines - | ||
Physics/Astronomy | ||
Method of Instruction - | ||
Lecture, discussion, and small group cooperative activities. | ||
Lab Content - | ||
Not applicable. | ||
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing and Outside of Class Assignments - | ||
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