Famous People of Science
General
Prefix
PHYS
Course Number
101
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
The development of scientific method and current scientific outlook as illustrated by the lives and times of Aristotle, Galileo, Newton, Einstein, Curie, and others.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
03
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Demonstrate knowledge of historical details for development of physics.
Outcome
Identify contributions made by Galileo, Newton, Einstein, Curie, and others.
Outcome
Explore the human and scientific circumstances connected with the development of the field of physics.
Outcome
Recognize distinct periods (classical and modern) of physics development and advancement.