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PHYS 102: Physics and Contemporary Issues

Physics · 3 credits · Physics and Astronomy

Exploration of the relationships between basic physics concepts and broader social issues such as the generation of energy or global climate change; using scientific evidence to judge claims and construct arguments.

Offered in 4 of the 26 listed terms (Spring 2021 to Spring 2024).

Prerequisites

MATH 107 or MATH 108 or MATH 112 or MATH 114 or MATH 118 or MATH 124 or MATH 156 or MATH 240 or MATH 381 or MPT - Advanced - Scaled Score, score 143 or MPT General - Scaled Score, score 153 or Pre-Calculus (PC), score 1.70 or Pre-Calculus 1 (PC1), score 1.70 or Pre-Calculus 2 (PC2), score 1.70 or Precalculus AP Exam (AP65), score 3 or Calculus AB AP Exam (AP66), score 2 or Calculus BC AP Exam (AP68), score 3 or Calc AB Subscore AP Exm (AP69), score 2 or College Algebra (CA), score 1.70 or ALEKS Math Placement Assessmnt, score 55

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Instructors

InstructorSectionsTerms
Nelson, Madison2Fall 2022 to Spring 2024
Covey, Kevin1Fall 2021
Peden, Brandon1Spring 2021

Every offering in the listed terms (4 sections)

TermSecCRNTypeMeetsInstructorEnrolledDelivery
Spring 2024023408LectureMWF 3:00pm-3:50pm · CF 023Nelson, Madison33/40Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2022043393LectureTR 3:00pm-4:15pm · CF 110Nelson, Madison19/40Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2021044493LectureTR 3:00pm-4:15pm · CF 110Covey, Kevin11/40Face to Face Instruction
Spring 2021022084LectureTR 2:00pm-3:15pm · REMOTE SYNCPeden, Brandon36/102Face to Face Instruction