PHYS 123 General Engineering Physics III • 6 Cr.
Department
Division
Third in a three-course survey of physics for science and engineering majors. Course presents fundamental principles of oscillating systems and wave phenomena, including optics, simple harmonic motion, waves, sound, light, optical instruments, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Conceptual development and problem solving have equal emphasis. Laboratory work presents methods of experimental analysis (modeling, errors, graphical analysis, etc.) and prepares students for upper-division research. Prerequisite: PHYS 122.
Offered:
- Fall 2013
- Summer 2013
- Spring 2013 (current quarter)
- Winter 2013
