PHYSICS163D

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Fundamentals of Mechanics and Electromagnetism

Physics Department A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

PHYSICS

Catalog Number

163D

Title

Fundamentals of Mechanics and Electromagnetism

Course Description

One semester calculus-based course covering the fundamental principles of mechanics, electricity, magnetism, and optics. This team-based course covers topics of Physics 161D and 162D that are not included in the high school AP Physics C curriculum, including fluids, damped and driven oscillations, waves, sound, AC circuits, Maxwell's equations, light, geometric optics, and physical (wave) optics. Prerequisite: Physics 25, Physics 26, Mathematics 21, and Mathematics 122/122L (Mathematics 122/122L can be taken concurrently). Not open to students who have taken Physics 141L, 142L, 151L, 152L, 161D, or 162D.

Grading Basis

Graded

Consent (Permission Number)

No Special Consent Required

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Discussion

Lecture

General Education Curriculum Codes

(NS) Natural Sciences, (QS) Quantitative Studies