Phys 1320X (summer)
Course Name: General Physics
Credits: 4 Cr
Instructor:
PreReq: Phys 1310X or Phys 1110 or with the consent of the instructor.
Associated courses: Phys 1320L (1 Cr. Lab course that explores material covered in Phys 1320X)
Why take this course? To learn how Physics provides a framework to explain the world around us. Specifically, you will,
- Gain a clear understanding of how to use basic algebra to describe and solve physical problems.
- Know how to state, explain and use laws describing electricity and magnetism.
- Learn how to do basic circuit analysis.
- Know how to state, explain and use the laws governing optics and optical instruments.
- Understand the behavior of objects traveling near the speed of light using the theory of Special relativity (Modern Physics).
- Understand the laws of quantum mechanics and their application to atoms and nuclei (Modern Physics).
