PH 213 - General Physics - Calculus III

MTH 252 , PH 212 , PH 212L , PH 212R  

Corequisite(s):  

PH 213L , PH 213R  

Course Description: This is the third term of a three-term calculus-based physics course. Waves, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics are covered. This includes but is not limited to wave interference, diffraction, photoelectric effect, wave-particle duality, Schrodinger wave equation, spectra, heat capacity, kinetic molecular theory, multiplicity, entropy, ideal gas law, cyclic processes, laws of thermodynamics and heat engines. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory and recitation sections. All three sections are required for this 5-credit class. 

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Use vectors, algebra, calculus, dimensional analysis, and logical reasoning to solve general physics problems resourcefully. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
• CLO#2: Make sensible assumptions and simplifications to solve general physics problems, when it appears that not enough information is provided.
• CLO#3: Explain and apply Maxwell’s equations in the context of magnetic flux, electromagnetic induction, and electromagnetic radiation.
• CLO#4: Explain and apply principles of wave physics (interference, diffraction, resonance, wave-particle duality), using calculus where appropriate.
• CLO#5: Explain and apply principles of quantum mechanics (probability, spin, wave function, spectroscopy, Schrodinger equation, nuclear physics), using calculus where appropriate.
• CLO#6: Explain and apply principles of thermodynamics (multiplicity, entropy, Boltzmann factors, gases, distributions, cyclic processes, engines) using calculus where appropriate.