PHYS& 243 - Engineering Physics III

4.0 Credits
Topics covered will include waves, fluids, optics, and modern physics. Four hours of lecture and two hours of lab weekly (was PHYS& 223). S/U grade option. Prerequisite: PHYS& 242 (was PHYS& 222), MATH& 153 (was MATH 153), and ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate a thorough understanding at the majors-level of the basic principles of waves, fluids, optics, and modern physics. [REASON]
Develop a clear understanding of the scientific method and its application to these principles. [REASON]
Apply quantitative measures to situations involving these principles and develop a strong facility for working problems based on these principles. [REASON]
Analyze a physical system to decide what information and principles are relevant to understanding the behavior of the systems. [REASON]
Clearly communicate fundamental knowledge particular to physics with their peers using appropriate vocabulary. [COMMUNICATE]