Introduction to energy sources and environmental impacts, applying mechanics, heat, electricity, and nuclear physics to fossil fuels, renewables, and nuclear energy.
Professor John Sarff taught Physics 115 with a broad, engaging focus on energy and climate, using demos and real-world connections. Students found the math manageable and the atmosphere relaxed, noting that topics were covered extensively but not deeply. He was described as willing to help and effective at explaining concepts.
Research supervised by individual faculty members. Students formulate and plan original research, creating work that contributes to the field of physics.