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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. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MATH 182, PHYS 111, and eligible to enroll in ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly