General Physics (135-3-01)

Instructors

Gayle Ratliff

Meeting Info

Technological Institute L211: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This is a three-quarter sequence in calculus-based classical physics with an introduction to modern physics in the third quarter. It is intended for science and engineering majors and premedical students. PHYS 135-3 is the third and final section of the 135 sequence in General Physics. The overarching topic of 135-3 is waves in their various forms and manifestations. Specific topics to be covered are: -Mechanical waves -Sound waves -Electromagnetic waves and their applications in geometric optics -Interference and diffraction -Wave-particle duality of quantum physics and its consequences for atomic phenomena. -Special Theory of Relativity

Registration Requirements

Pre-Requisite: Students must have taken Physics 135-2 OR Physics 125-2 OR Physics 140-2 to register for this class.

Math Pre-Requisites: Math 220-1,2 & Math 230-1 or equivalent.

Co-Requisite: Students must also register for Physics 136-3.
Add both classes to the shopping cart and submit together for successful registration.

Class Materials (Required)

Fundamentals of Physics (Wiley; 10th edition extended version) by Halliday, Resnick, & Walker. ISBN-13: 978-1118230725 Previous editions: Yes

Class Materials (Suggested)

Graphing Calculator

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline
Natural Sciences Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-Req: Students must have taken Physics 135-2 or Physics 125-2 or Physics 140-2 to register for this class. Co-Requisite: Students must also register for Physics 136-3. Add both classes to the shopping cart and submit together for successful registration.

Associated Classes

DIS - Technological Institute AUD: Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Technological Institute L361: Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - University Hall 102: Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM