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PHYS 452

Physics of Oscillations and Waves

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Periodic motions, superposition, free vibration, forced vibrations, resonance, normal modes, progressive waves, boundary effects, interference.

Requirements

Prerequisites

PHYS 182PHYS 301

Recommended Preparation

PHYS 351
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

PHYS 182; PHYS 301.

Recommended Preparation

PHYS 351.

Units

Lecture3

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate various levels of mastery of the methods of description of oscillations and waves.