PHYS 1201

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PHYS 1201
Why the Sky Is Blue: Aspects of the Physical World

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

The world around us is constantly in motion: from the random thermal jostling of atoms to the swimming of bacteria, or the dancing of a ballerina these motions depend strongly on the size of the moving object. What physical laws govern motions on these different length scales? Our class will approach this question from an experiential point of view making use of in class demonstrations, movies, and extracurricular projects where students will construct simple experiments. The course is aimed to spark the curiosity of the general non-science student to engage with and explore the world around them. 

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5973 PHYS 1201   LEC 001

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  • If you are unable to enroll in a component that fits your schedule, please add yourself to the wait list at: http://www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist

  •  5974 PHYS 1201   DIS 201

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  •  5975 PHYS 1201   DIS 202

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  •  7725 PHYS 1201   DIS 204

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