Physics 100 - Conceptual Physics
Fall
2017
01
4.00
Anthony Dinsmore
M W 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
31355
The fundamental ideas of physics, a minimum of mathematics. Selected phenomena of everyday existence (motion, sound, electricity). Physics beyond the range of our senses, the realm of atoms and nuclei (quantum physics), the universe (cosmology), high speed phenomena (relativity). For nonscience majors. PHYSICS 103 serves as an optional laboratory to accompany this course. Prerequisite: Basic Math Skills (R1) proficiency, or equivalent. (Gen.Ed. PS)
Cannot be taken for credit if already passed Physics 139.