[Foundational Science for Computing]
FW-102
Semester 1 Fundamental 25 hours Keywords & Technologies
thermodynamics
electromagnetism
semiconductors
nanotechnology
quantum effects
DNA
energy conservation
materials science
Overview This course bridges the gap between theoretical computing and the physical world. You'll explore fundamental principles of physics including thermodynamics and electromagnetism, discover how materials science enables modern computation through semiconductors and nanotechnology, and understand the biochemistry that powers biological computing inspiration. By the end of this course, you'll comprehend how computing is grounded in physical laws and material constraints.
Prerequisites
High school level physics or chemistry understanding
No prior advanced science background required
Pen and paper
Further Reading & Resources
Course Sections 3
What you'll learn
Thermodynamics and energy conservation
Electric charge, current, voltage, and resistance
Capacitance, inductance, and electromagnetic fields
Waves, frequency, wavelength, and electromagnetic spectrum
Light interaction with matter and fiber optics
Atomic and molecular structure
Bonding and materials formation
Conductors, insulators, and semiconductors
Doping and p-n junctions
Nanotechnology and quantum effects
Chemical reactions and reaction rates
Electrochemistry and batteries
DNA structure and information encoding
Natural selection and evolutionary optimization
Fourth Wall
[Foundational Science for Computing]
FW-102
Semester 1 Fundamental 25 hours Keywords & Technologies
thermodynamics
electromagnetism
semiconductors
nanotechnology
quantum effects
DNA
energy conservation
materials science
Overview This course bridges the gap between theoretical computing and the physical world. You'll explore fundamental principles of physics including thermodynamics and electromagnetism, discover how materials science enables modern computation through semiconductors and nanotechnology, and understand the biochemistry that powers biological computing inspiration. By the end of this course, you'll comprehend how computing is grounded in physical laws and material constraints.
Prerequisites
High school level physics or chemistry understanding
No prior advanced science background required
Pen and paper
Course Sections 3
Further Reading & Resources
What you'll learn
Thermodynamics and energy conservation
Electric charge, current, voltage, and resistance
Capacitance, inductance, and electromagnetic fields
Waves, frequency, wavelength, and electromagnetic spectrum
Light interaction with matter and fiber optics
Atomic and molecular structure
Bonding and materials formation
Conductors, insulators, and semiconductors
Doping and p-n junctions
Nanotechnology and quantum effects
Chemical reactions and reaction rates
Electrochemistry and batteries
DNA structure and information encoding
Natural selection and evolutionary optimization
Fourth Wall