This core course is a contemporary prologue to classical physics for students seeking to gain an appreciation of the ethos, scope, methods, and tools of physics, and to reflect on its place among theliberal arts. It explores major physics ideas and paradigms in a broader cultural context, providing historical perspectives from the early Greek astronomy through the scientific revolution. Simultaneously, the aim is to develop practical science skills, including the order-of-magnitude estimates, dimensional analysis, understanding of physics laws, and problem solving techniques. Interdisciplinary connections will be emphasized by inclusion ofsuch topics as the concept of time and examples of applications of mathematics and physics to the visual arts. The course can serve as a preparation for, or a companion to more advanced physics classes.
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