General Physics (135-3-02)

Instructors

Gayle Lois Ratliff

Meeting Info

Technological Institute L211: Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM

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; 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: 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 - TBA: Thurs 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - Technological Institute L211: Thurs 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - Technological Institute L221: Thurs 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - Fisk Hall 217: Thurs 1:00PM - 1:50PM