PHYS 131A - Phys of Light & Electromagnetism A

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 0
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 0

This half-semester course includes principles of optics, modern physics, electricity, and circuits. Emphasis is placed on applications in the real world (including biological and environmental applications). Students follow a guided inquiry approach to build on concepts learned through hands-on activities involving exploration, modeling, and calculations. This is an integrated lecture/laboratory course.

Completion of PHYS 131A and PHYS 131B is equivalent to completion of PHYS 131.

Offered Fall