Fall Term 2025 (1930)
PHYS 114 - Physics: The Big Picture
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
A qualitative and mostly non-mathematical course in which the overall structure and main concepts of physics are examined. Classical versus quantum worlds; order versus chaos; Newton's versus Einstein's universe; selected topics and issues in modern physics. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1. Note: This course does not qualify as an equivalent to high school Physics 30. This course also does not qualify as a prerequisite for 200 or higher level ASTRO, GEOPH, MA PH, or PHYS courses. This course is not intended as preparation for the physics component of the MCAT exam.
LECTURE A01 (51771)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
MWF 10:00 - 10:50
PHYS 362 - Optical Physics
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Electromagnetic waves; polarization and birefringence; dispersion of light in materials; Fresnel equations for reflection and transmission; multiple-beam interference; Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction; Fourier optics; coherence theory; optical imaging and instruments; introduction to laser physics, quantum optics, and selected current topics. Prerequisite: PHYS 181 or 230 or 281, and MATH 209 or 215 or 315 or 317 or MA PH 351.
LECTURE A01 (51516)
2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
MWF 11:00 - 11:50