PHY2300EN - The Physics of How Things Work

Course description

This course is an introductory physics course for non-science related majors. Objects and phenomena found in everyday life are utilized to motivate the understanding of basic physics concepts. Topics that will be discussed include motion, energy, electricity, optics and modern physics.

How this course benefits students

By learning physics, students learn to observe and interpret what's happening and make prediction what will happen next. Students will learn this scientific process (observation, interpretation and prediction) as well as laws of physics that help them with interpretation and prediction.

Why this course is important

Non-sicence major students need to have scientific literacy to understand the scientific advances.

Credit hours
3 hours
Subject area
Physics
Educational level
Associate
Distribution
Natural Sciences Distribution
Learning type
Instructional
Prerequisites
None
Upcoming terms
Pending
* Schedule subject to change. Please contact the Registrar's office with schedule questions.

How this course relates to missional core values

Biblically based

Students will learn that God governs the created physical world through the laws of physics

Missionally driven

Knowledge of laws of physics and capability of scientific reasoning becomes the foundation of career so that students can join in with the mission of God.

Contextually informed

Knowledge of laws of physics and capability of scientific reasoning will allow students to understand their environment and community better.

Interculturally focused

Knowledge of laws of physics and capability of scientific reasoning will allow students to better understand their neighbors in other part of the world

Practically minded

Students will learn how to interpret physical phenomena that they encounter in their everyday lives.

Experientially transformed

Students will learn laws of physics through what they observe in their everyday lives.