PHYS 1230 - Waves and Optics

4 credit hours
Formerly - PHYS 123

Completion of the calculus-based survey of physics for students of science and engineering. Topics covered include harmonic motion; mechanical, and electromagnetic waves; electromagnetic properties of materials; reflection, refraction, dispersion, interference, diffraction, and polarization of waves.

Prerequisite Course(s): PHYS 1220, MATH 1336
Co-requisite Course(s): PHYS 1231
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Winter