PHYS 197 Waves, Optics and Modern Physics
4
hours lecture,
3
hours lab,
5
units
Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option
Description: Physics 197 is the third semester of a three semester calculus-based course designed for prospective scientists and engineers. Topics include the fundamental principles of physics of waves, the behavior of light, and an introduction to relativity, quantum physics and the atomic and nuclear properties of matter. Physics 196 and 197 may be taken concurrently only if Physics 195 was completed with a grade of "B" or better or with approval of the department.
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This course can help you earn the following degree(s) or certificate(s):
- Chemistry - Associate in Science
- Chemistry - Certificate of Achievement
- Emphasis in Mathematics and Pre-Engineering Studies: Computer Science - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Mathematics and Pre-Engineering Studies: Engineering - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Science Studies: Biological Sciences - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Science Studies: Physical Sciences - Chemistry - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Science Studies: Physical Sciences - Earth Sciences - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Science Studies: Physical Sciences - Physics - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Science Studies: Physical Sciences - Psychology - Associate in Arts
- Engineering - Associate in Science
- Engineering - Certificate of Achievement
- Mathematics for Transfer - Associate in Science
- Physical Sciences (General) - Associate in Science
- Physical Sciences (General) - Certificate of Achievement
- Physics - Associate in Science
- Physics - Certificate of Achievement
- Physics for Transfer - Associate in Science
- Psychology for Transfer - Associate in Arts