PHYS142
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PHYS142 - Introductory Optics and Thermodynamics
Course Description
A freshman-level course in the fundamental properties of light and heat and related applications such as optical instruments and heat engines; introduces students to the propagation of light and heat. Topics include temperature scales and heat, laws of thermodynamics, basic kinetic theory of gases, heat engines, elementary wave theory and sound, light as an electromagnetic wave, geometrical optics, lenses and mirrors, physical optics, diffraction and interference, optical instruments.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Enrollment Requirements
016143
Component
Laboratory
Optional Component
No
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No
Typically Offered Main Campus
Fall, Spring
Typically Offered Distance Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Online Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Phoenix Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Sierra Vista Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Community Campus
Not Offered