PHS 311 General Physics III

4 Credit(s) Q

This course examines topics in electromagnetism and wave motion, including properties of waves; geometric optics; interference and diffraction of light; the electromagnetic spectrum and wave-particle duality. Selected topics in modern physics will be introduced as time permits. Three lecture hours, one discussion period, and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: PHS 212A or PHS212 or PHS214.