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