Overview
The School of Applied Gravity investigates what happens when an object is moved, by paw, from a higher place to a lower one. The results have been consistent for as long as the School has kept records. Replication is encouraged, and frequent.
Students work in the Kitchen Counter Observatory, where a range of glassware, stationery and small plants is available for study. The School follows a strict no-spite policy: every experiment is conducted in the spirit of inquiry.
Sample courses
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GRAV 101 | Introduction to Falling Objects | 3 |
| GRAV 210 | Table Edge Dynamics (with lab) | 4 |
| GRAV 305 | Glassware and Consequences | 3 |
| GRAV 420 | Independent Study: The Kitchen Counter Observatory | 6 |
Read the syllabus for GRAV 101
Careers for graduates
- Shelf and countertop surveyor
- Consultant to the physics community (unpaid)
- Edge safety officer
Research from this department
- Why cats scratch furniture, 19 September 2026
- Why cats love catnip, 18 September 2026
- Why cats love high places, 18 September 2026
- Why cats knock things off tables, 14 September 2026
- Why cats hate water, 10 September 2026