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PHYS 182

Physics for Scientists and Engineers III

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Reflection and refraction of light, optical systems, interference, diffraction, polarization, relativity, quantum physics, atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei and radioactivity, elementary particles.

Requirements

Prerequisites

MATH 283PHYS 181
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): MATH 283; PHYS 181.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate problem solving skills in various types of problems in physics using quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and appropriate mathematical techniques.
  • demonstrate the ability of use scientific methods to understand and explain concepts in physics.
  • connect physics concepts and problems to their world.