PHYS 407 A: Physics by Inquiry I

Autumn 2021
Meeting:
MWF 11:30am - 1:20pm / PAT C211
SLN:
20439
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
WRITING CONTACT INSTRUCTOR FOR INFORMATION AND ENTRY CODES (DMESSINA@UW.EDU)
Catalog Description:
Selected topics in physics, with emphasis on the design and use of experiments and experimental evidence to construct physical models. Focus on promoting a deep understanding of the reasoning and representational skills essential to science. Provides background for teaching physics K-20+ through a process of inquiry and to promote scientific literacy. Development of writing skills. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in PHYS 121, PHYS 122, PHYS 123. Offered: A.
GE Requirements Met:
Natural Sciences (NSc)
Writing (W)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
July 1, 2025 - 12:55 am