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Nov 23, 2024
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PHY 203 - Principles of Physics III Fundamental principles of thermodynamics, optics and sound, using methods of calculus. Topics include heat, work, and energy of thermodynamics systems, wave motion, geometrical and physical optics, and sound. Prerequisite: PHY 202. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Interpret Newton's laws for oscillators and waves as differential equations, and be able to represent solutions to these equations in terms of physical parameters.
- Calculate the interference patterns that result from propagation of waves from multiple sources, as applied to sound and light waves.
- Calculate the propagation of light through series of optical elements composed of spherical lenses and mirrors.
- Describe the thermal behavior of matter in terms of fundamental thermodynamic variables.
- Apply the principles of classical thermodynamics, including concepts of internal energy, work, heat, and equations of state to describe the operation of engines and natural processes.
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