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PHYSICS 121 - Physics of Architecture and Design
Winter 2022, Section 001
Instruction Mode: Section 001 is  Online (see other Sections below)
Subject: Physics (PHYSICS)
Department: LSA Physics
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Details

Credits:
5
Requirements & Distribution:
BS, NS, QR/1
Waitlist Capacity:
unlimited
Consent:
With permission of department.
Lab Fee:
25.00
Advisory Prerequisites:
High school algebra and trigonometry.
BS:
This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Tomasch,Andrew D

Description

Physics 121 is a comprehensive one-semester introduction to physics in the context of architecture and design. The nature of force and motion, static equilibrium, energy, electricity and circuits, fluids, heat and heat transfer, and the physics of light and illumination will be presented with examples drawn from architecture, urban planning, and natural forms. Emphasis is on practical applications relevant to architectural design of structures, electrical systems and heating and lighting systems. Take Physics 121 to learn how to design a suspension bridge, wire a building and insulate your house!

Course Requirements:

The course is self-contained, the only prerequisites are high-school geometry/algebra and common sense. Skill with visualizing and calculating will be built up via problem-solving and guided by extensive group work in class. There will be weekly problem sets and a set of exams. A weekly laboratory will reinforce hands-on concepts.

Intended Audience:

Undergraduate students in or planning to transfer to the Taubman School of Architecture and Urban Planning, as well as students in any school or college who are interested in the physical foundations of architecture and design.

The enrollment and waitlist for this course is managed by Taubman School of Architecture and Urban Planning. If you are interested in being added to the waitlist, please email your request and UMID to taubmancollegeadmissions@umich.edu. 

Class Format:

Two hours each of lecture, discussion, and laboratory each week.

 

Schedule

PHYSICS 121 - Physics of Architecture and Design
Schedule Listing
001 (LEC)
 Online
21317
Open
1
 
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TuTh 3:00PM - 5:00PMREMOTE
002 (LAB)
 In Person
29406
Open
1
 
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F 2:00PM - 4:00PM268 WEISER

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Syllabi

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