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Richard Jeffrey Wilkes
PHYS 116
Seattle Campus

General Physics

Basic principles of physics presented without use of calculus. Suitable for students majoring in technically oriented fields other than engineering or the physical sciences. Sound, light, and modern physics. Credit is not given for both PHYS 116 and PHYS 123. Prerequisite: PHYS 115 or PHYS 122; recommended: concurrent registration in PHYS 119. Offered: AWSpS.

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Please click on the "Course home page" link below to go to the 116 web page, for further information on schedule, requirements, and grading.

The URL is: http://faculty.washington.edu/wilkes/116/

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

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Last Update by Richard Jeffrey Wilkes
Date: 09/07/2011