No prerequisites
Selected topics in physics, emphasizing experiments and the use of evidence to construct models for physical phenomena. Emphasis on depth of understanding and development of reasoning and representational skills essential to the scientific process. Development of writing skills. Part of a Freshman Interest Group (FIG); may also be taken by non-FIG students
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