PHYS 409 (03) - Investigating Physics

Investigating Physics

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences::Physics
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 12 
Term:  Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
CRN:  52707
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Elementary physics course where students develop a conceptual understanding of topics such as the solar system, phases of the moon, seasons, electrical circuits, electromagnets, light and color, sound and simple machines. The course is based on hands-on-activities, small groups, and discussions. This course is intended for students with little or no previous experience in physics who do not intend to take any other physics course. Cannot be taken for credit if credit received for PHYS 401, 402, 407 or 408. Not open to Physics majors.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s):  PHYS 401, PHYS 402, PHYS 408, PHYS 407
Majors not allowed in section: PHYS:APPPHYSOP:: Physics: Applied Physics Optics||PHYS:ASTRO:: Physics: Astronomy||PHYS:BIOPHYS:: Physics: Biophysics||PHYS:BIOPHYS:: Physics: Biophysics||PHYS:CHEMICAL:: Physics: Chemical Physics||PHYS:MATSCI:: Physics: Materials Science||PHYSICS (BA):: Physics||PHYSICS (BS):: Physics
Attributes:  Physical Science(Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery), Discovery Lab Course
Instructors:  Michael Lathwood

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 MW 11:10am - 1:00pm DEM 338
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 F 11:10am - 12:00pm DEM 338