In this course the foundations of Physics will be approached from the point of view of matter and energy. Topics covered include: Newtonian motion and related forces, work , energy, power, momentum, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, waves, light, optics as well as nuclear physics. The material covered is then applied, at the end of the semester, in presentations which relate physics learned with topics that students are passionate about, such as addressing why buildings remain standing, or why buildings fall down, innovative ways to use light in architecture, the physics behind musical instruments, etc. The primary driving force behind this course will be to understand the fundamental concepts, and develop problem solving methodology, of physics and in doing so open up our eyes to the wonderful physical world we live in. This course is offered each semester and satisfies a Foundations course in for the Interdisciplinary Science major or minor.