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George Mason University

PHYS103: Physics and Everyday Phenomena I

The course uses basic physics concepts from the areas of mechanics and thermodynamics to explain a wide range of everyday phenomena, such as how we walk and drive, how a ship floats, how clothing keeps us warm, and why it rains when we have a low pressure system. Notes: For nonscience majors.

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Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
4.0
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Department
PHYS
Where Will This Course Transfer?
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Old Dominion UniversityNSCP1REQELECTIVE4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPHYS101FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICS4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPHYZ101FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICS LAB4-Year
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