Physics Through Film
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Overview
Subject area
PHY
Catalog Number
14
Course Title
Physics Through Film
Department(s)
Description
A conceptual introduction to principles of physics as portrayed in popular films. A qualitative and quantitative understanding of elementary physics using simple estimates and dimensional analysis. Concepts studied include kinematics, forces, work and energy, conservation laws, heat and temperature, atoms, molecules and properties of materials.
Requisites
032095
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
2
Name
Recitation
Hours
1