PHYS 116
Waves, Optics, Atoms and Nuclei
Principles of waves, optics, atoms, and nuclei using algebra-based modeling with an emphasis on applications in life sciences. Maximum 5 credits allowed between PHYS 116; PHYS 119; PHYS 123; and PHYS 143 (or equivalents). Course equivalent to: B PHYS 116. Course overlaps with: PHYS 123; PHYS 143; and B PHYS 123. Prerequisite: either a minimum grade of 1.7 in PHYS 115, PHYS 122, or PHYS 142, a score of 4 or 5 on Physics 2 advanced placement test, or a score of 4 or 5 on Physics C (Electricity and Magnetism) advanced placement test. Offered: AWSpS.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗Current public catalogue; retrieved 2026-11-05