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PHY 251 - From Galileo To CERN, Experimental

Credits: 1
1 Lecture Hours

Description
This course is a direct exploration of the places where Galileo performed the first physics experiments and of CERN, the largest modern physics experiment in the world. The core of the course is an eight-day trip to Geneva, Switzerland and Tuscany, Italy. Students travel to Florence, where they visit world-famous science museums, such as the Galileo Museum and art museums, such as the Uffizi. CERN, located in Geneva, Switzerland, is the largest-ever science experiment involving state-of-the-art technology and over 5000 scientists. Students observe how physics has evolved through the centuries and how real-life science is carried out, all while experiencing the rich culture of Europe. Some preparatory coursework takes place before the trip itself. A separate travel fee is paid to the educational tour company that organizes the logistics for the trip. The students must provide their own passports and travel insurance. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Identify the basics of the standard model of particle physics.
  2. Describe the techniques used in particle accelerators for detecting particles.
  3. Explain Galileo’s contributions to the development of the scientific method.
  4. Explain the role of the Renaissance culture in the promotion of science.
Listed Topics
  1. Scientific method
  2. Fundamental forces of nature
  3. Selected topics in particle physics
  4. History of physics during the Renaissance
  5. Field study
Reference Materials
Directed readings and videos on topics related to particle physics, the history of science and the culture of Italy.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:
  • Culture Society & Citizenship
  • Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning


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