PHYS& 243 - Engineering Physics III

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

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
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]