4.00 credits
(4,3,0)
15 wks
The complexity of life can be described, at its underlying level, with physics. In this introductory course the use of: waves, superposition, acoustics, light, refraction, optics, lenses, vision, diffraction, quantum properties of light and interaction with molecules, absorption of radiation, electric fields, and electric circuits in the investigation of organisms of all sizes will be presented.
Prerequisites: Physics 12 or BPHY 053/054 or PHYS 104; and Pre-calculus 12 or BMTH 054 or MATH 105
Notes:
- PHYS 113 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements. PHYS 113 is an approved Numeracy course for Cap Core requirements.
- PHYS 113 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees. PHYS 113 is an approved Science course. PHYS 113 is an approved Laboratory Science course. PHYS 113 is equivalent to PHYS 111 and PHYS 115. Duplicate credit will not be granted for this course and PHYS 111 or PHYS 115.