PHYSICS 340
Waves, Heat, and Light
This is the third term of the introductory physics sequence. The topics covered include thermodynamics, light and optics, the wave equation, and special relativity.
Topics
- thermodynamics
- light and optics
- the wave equation
- and special relativity
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
One of: PHYSICS 235 or 240 or 260 or BIOPHYS/PHYSICS 250. (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) One of: MATH 215, 255, 285, or 295. (3). (BS). May not be repeated for credit.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027