PHYS 112 General Physics III (Calculus)
Students will develop an
understanding of general wave phenomena including propagation, superposition,
standing waves, and Fourier series with applications to mechanical,
electromagnetic, and quantum mechanical waves. Students will also investigate
wave intensity, geometric and wave optics, photons and the photoelectric
effect, and a brief introduction to special relativity. Students will refine
their understanding through small group and whole class discussions, class
demonstrations, laboratory experiments, computer simulations, practice problems
and tutorials (involving calculus as needed), and self-reflection. In the
laboratory portion of the course, students will learn to use common physics
equipment (including microcomputer-based sensors), design experiments, analyze
data and uncertainty, develop empirical models of phenomena, and communicate
their results.
Hours Weekly
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly