Classical Mechanics, Spring 2010
Introduction to Langragian and Hamiltonian formulations of Newtonian mechanics, Calculus of Variations, Hamilton-Jacobi Theory. For Physics, Math, & Engineering majors.
Physics In Films, Spring 2010
Physics in Films
(PSC 1801) is an equivalent to Physical Science course (PSC 1121).
It introduces science through the use of Hollywood movies. Offered in different flavors.
The Spring 2010 flavor will be
Pseudoscience.
The Pseudoscience flavor of the course uses Hollywood movies with supernatural and paranormal content. Some of the movies that have been used in the past are: Suspect Zero, Premonition, Sixth Sense, Unbreakable.
Before you take this course you should consider the following rating:
Physics In Films, Summer 2010
Physics in Films (PSC 1801) is an equivalent to Physical Science course (PSC 1121). It introduces science through the use of Hollywood movies. Offered in different flavors. The Summer 2010 flavor will be Global Warming.
The Global Warming flavor of the course uses Hollywood movies related to climate changes on Earth and other planets. Some of the movies to be used are: An Inconvenient Truth, The Day After Tomorrow, Armageddon.
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