Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHY 221IN - Introduction to Waves and Heat


3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours (2 lec., 3 lab)

Calculus-based introduction to waves and heat for physics, mathematics and engineering majors. Includes fluid statics and dynamics, temperature, heat and thermodynamics, kinetic theory, thermodynamics and entropy, oscillations and simple harmonic motion, and wave motion. Also includes electromagnetic waves and the propagation of light, diffraction and interference, reflection and refraction at plane surfaces, and spherical mirrors and lenses.

Prerequisite(s): With a grade of C or higher: MAT 231  and PHY 210IN .
Gen-Ed: Meets AGEC - SCI; Meets CTE - M&S.