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Physics of Modern World Issues (PHYS 143)

Term: 2015-2016 Academic Year Fall Term

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM (8/25/2015 - 12/16/2015) Location: TL KROS 209

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This course is a natural science and counts toward completion of the general education natural sciences & math distribution requirement. An exploration of the physics underlying modern world issues, current events, innovative technology, and public policy decisions. Topics include nuclear weapons, climate change, space travel, radioactivity, earthquakes, electromagnetic radiation, l