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PRESIDENTIAL PHYSICS & LAB

Course Code:
SCI 120
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Course Description:
This course is designed for future world leaders in any arena, from business to politics, and most importantly for anyone who wants to be informed about the science behind the important decisions facing our world leaders. This course focuses on quantitative and scientific reasoning, critical analysis, and technical writing without the need for a math prerequisite as it covers real-world content such as: energy sources; nuclear technologies including energy and weaponry; fission, fusion and radioactivity; global climate phenomenon such as tsunamis, earthquakes and weather patterns; space travel and exploration; satellites, infrared radiation and remote sensing capabilities; and the science behind new technological advances. 4 credits.
Credit:
4
Instruction methods:
Lecture
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