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Laurie Joy Anderson
B CUSP 107
Bothell Campus
Through collaborative and interdisciplinary learning, students develop a knowledge base, skills, habits of inquiry, and imaginative vision. Focuses on individuals, society. Offered: A.
Class description
This course, along with BCUSP107, fulfills a composition requirement, while exploring important discoveries in physics through explorations in history, basic mathematics, and writing. You will examine seven big topics in science: the Copernican Revolution, Newtonian Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Einstein’s Special Relativity, the Uncertainty Principle, Quantum Mechanics, and the Big Bang.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
As a team-taught course, you will have instruction in both composition and science topics during the lecture times. Class time will also be spent with personal exploration of the lecture topic in established groups, on short field trips around campus, or in personal reflection writing short, small essays.
Recommended preparation
Basic mathematics needed, higher math requirements will be covered as needed in class.
Class assignments and grading
Assignments will include in-class assignments and major projects associated with each major science discovery topic. Assignments will be done individually or in groups/pairs.
Final Grade based on class participation, projects, quizzes, and open note, essay final.
