Program(s): Immersion
This course treats our current understanding of the role that the laws of physics play in the development, existence, persistence, and prevalence of life in the universe. Starting with the big bang theory, we will explore how the laws of physics guided the evolution of the universe through the processes most likely to have produced life on earth as it exists today. Through discussion- and group-based learning as well as laboratory exercises, we will study the fundamental interactions and the early universe; nuclear, atomic, and molecular structure; Newton's laws and the formation of stars, galaxies, and planetary systems; thermonuclear fusion in stars; the physical origin of the chemical elements; the laws of electricity and magnetism and electromagnetic radiation; the laws of thermodynamics, atmospheric physics, and physical processes on the primordial earth.
Remote or Residential
Course Considerations
Students must have completed Algebra 2 to be successful in this course.
Course Overview
Start Date
End Date
July 05
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3:00 P.M.