PHY 310 - Waves and Optics with Lab

Units: 4
When Offered: Spring (even years)
An advanced study of waves and optics, with explicit investigation into mechanical and electromagnetic waves. Topics include (but are not limited to): simple harmonic motion, superposition, dampening, forced oscillations, beats, elasticity, coupling, normal modes, polarization, constructive and destructive interference, single and double slit interference, diffraction gratings, lenses, ray optics, geometric optics, physical optics, beams, and Doppler effect. The course is a very lab intensive class taught in a semi inquiry-based manner. The class and lab are heavily integrated.
Grade Type: Letter Grade
Lecture: 3 hours Lab: 3 hours
Fee: Additional lab fee
Prerequisite(s): PHY 203 or 224