PHYS162H
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PHYS162H - Accelerated Introductory Optics and Thermodynamics
Course Description
A freshman-level course in the fundamental properties of light and heat, taught at an accelerated level; introduces students to the propagation of light and heat and related applications such as optical instruments and heat engines. Topics include temperature scales and heat, laws of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases and elementary statistical mechanics, heat engines, elementary wave theory and sound, light as an electromagnetic wave, geometrical optics, lenses and mirrors, physical optics, diffraction and interference, optical instruments. This course, Accelerated Introductory Optics and Thermodynamics, is meant for Astronomy, Physics, and Applied Physics majors.
Min Units
4
Max Units
4
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Enrollment Requirements
016145
Name
Laboratory
Workload Hours
1
Optional Component
No
Name
Lecture
Workload Hours
3
Optional Component
No
Typically Offered Main Campus
Fall, Spring
Typically Offered Distance Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered UA Online Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Phoenix Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered South Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Community Campus
Not Offered