| Leverett 73 | Physics and Technology for Future Presidential Science Advisors Howard Georgi (Department of Physics) In our calculus-based mechanics courses, students see physics as the paradigmatic mathematical science. But it is not until they are well into the 100 level physics classes that they begin to see in their coursework the transformative effect that physics has on the modern world. In this class, I hope to explore ways of addressing this lacuna. The course will be very loosely based on Physics and Technology for Future Presidents by Rich Muller (If you don't know this book, I recommend looking at the waves chapter - an old version but nearly complete is online http://muller.lbl.gov/teaching/physics10/PffP-textbook/PffP-07-waves-5-27.htm). |
| Winthrop 75 | The Laws of War Gregg Andrew Peeples What are the "laws of war"? This seminar examines the historical development of two legal concepts: jus ad bellum, which judges the legitimacy of the use force in international relations; and jus in bello, which defines the duties of belligerents during an armed conflict. Drawing on this background in international and U.S. law, the seminar then explores how these laws have influenced the U.S. "War on Terror" and how they might shape future conflicts. |