Oscillations and Waves
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Overview
Subject area
PHYS
Catalog Number
231
Course Title
Oscillations and Waves
Department(s)
Description
A study of oscillation and wave phenomena: simple harmonic motion; damped-driven oscillators; the wave equation; transverse and longitudinal waves; superposition, beats, harmonics; complex numbers/functions and Fourier methods; optical wave phenomena, polarization, interference, diffraction; transmission lines.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
026099