Fall Course Option: PHYS150 Physics of Societal Issues, PS & Q2

This fall course offering satisfies physical science (PS) and quantitative reasoning 2 (Q2) gen eds. Appropriate for non-science majors. Here's the blurb:



Science is not just for scientists.   This course, intended for nonscience majors, will educate future leaders as well as ordinary citizens to understand the science and technology aspects of societal issues.   Topics include energy, both conventional and alternative (wind, solar, etc.); climate change; satellites; nuclear energy and weapons; radiation; earthquakes and tsunamis; medical imaging; modern electronics.  No background is required, the only prerequisite is curiosity.  There is no lab or discussion section.  Students are required to read the textbook and participate in lecture using iclickers.


For more information see the web site
http://courses.physics.illinois.edu/phys150/


Or the course flyer.

Proficiency Exam Subjects & Dates for Fall

Dates, locations, subjects: A synopsis of each proficiency exam for the fall is now available at: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/dmurph/www/index_files/Proficiencyexams2011.pdf
Exams are available in the following subjects:

• Calculus
• Chemistry
• Languages other than English
• ESL (English as a Second Language) for international students
• Psychology
• Physics

Note that not all exams are available to all students. And even when available, not all exams are even a good idea for all students. If you plan on going on to higher-level courses in a given subject, testing out of the intro course might leave you struggling later on. More rules and info on exams is at http://cte.illinois.edu/testing/placprof/main.html

Questions about whether a proficiency exam is a good idea for you? Ask your advisor (me)!