A calculus-based treatment of selected topics in physics including vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, and physical optics. An introduction to the electronic components and circuitry of laboratory equipment for students in biology, chemistry, psychology and physics. Permission of the instructor. Elective with permission of the department chair. Areas of study include mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, and modern physics.
Emphasis is placed on both content and instructional technique.
Problem-solving sessions are an important aspect of the course. Low-cost laboratories will be held that focus on conceptual problems. May be repeated for up to four hours of credit.