General Physics (135-3-02)
Instructors
Deborah Anne Brown
847/467-5789
Dearborn (2131 Tech Drive) room 10
Meeting Info
Technological Institute L211: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM
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.
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Class Materials (Required)
Fundamentals of Physics (Wiley; 12th or 10th edition extended version) by Halliday, Resnick, & Walker.
Physics 135-3 Problem Manual (Stipes Publishing) by D. Brown
Textbook and problem manual will be made available at reserve desk of the library to check our for 2 hours. There are also copies in the Physics tutoring room for use on weekdays.
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.
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Associated Classes
DIS - Technological Institute M345: Thurs 11:00AM - 11:50AM
DIS - Technological Institute A110: Thurs 11:00AM - 11:50AM