Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Autumn Quarter 2009
• Winter Quarter 2010

Robert D. Pedigo
PHYS 123
Seattle Campus

Waves

Electromagnetic waves, optics, waves in matter, and experiments in these topics for physical science and engineering majors. Lecture tutorial and lab components must all be taken to receive credit. Credit is not given for both PHYS 116 and PHYS 123. Prerequisite: MATH 126, MATH 129, or MATH 134, any of which may be taken concurrently; PHYS 122. Offered: AWSpS.

Class description

This is the third quarter of the three quarter calculus-based intor physics sequence. The material begins with Faraday's Law and transitions from electromagnetism to waves, optics and modern physics. See the course web site for a detailed syllabus and embedded daily schedule.

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General method of instruction

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Class assignments and grading

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Modified:November 11, 2009