2025-2026 Academic Catalog

PHY-205 Principles of Physics III

This is the third course in a three course sequence of calculus-based physics for students that plan to major in physics, engineering, mathematics or physical sciences. It includes waves and wave mechanics, electromagnetic waves, physical and geometrical optics, relativity, atomic and nuclear physics, and introductory quantum mechanics.

Credits

4 credits

Prerequisite

Take PHY-204.

Corequisite

Take MAT-205. Take PHY-205L.

Semesters Offered

Spring Only, All Years