PHYS 150 :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Physics for Future Leaders

Welcome to Physics 150: Physics of Societal Issues

In this course you will get a glimpse of the fascinating and diverse ways in which physics plays a role in the world we live in: the workings of the universe, the technology we use, and the science shaping some of the decisions facing future leaders. The physics that every world leader should know.

Announcements

Our final exam will be held on Friday, Dec. 15, 1:30-4:30 pm in our usual classroom, 151 Loomis. Review session Wed 12/13, 3 pm, 222 Loomis.
Saturday Physics for Everyone: 10/21, 10:15 am, 141 Loomis: Nuclear Profileration: can terrorists buy, steal or build a nuclear bomb?"
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Please register your clicker by visiting https://my.physics.illinois.edu/gradebook/.

i>clickers

We will be using i>clickers in every lecture. You can use either the older v1 or the newer v2 i>clickers. If you have not already done so, please register your clicker by visiting https://my.physics.illinois.edu/gradebook/. Having another student answer questions using your clicker is considered cheating.

Excused Absences

Please submit your excused absence no later than 12 business days from your absence via the Excused Absences application.