PH 203 - General Physics III

PH 202 , PH 202L  or PH 212 , PH 212L  

Corequisite(s):  

PH 203L  

Course Description: This is the third term of a three-term algebra-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 and laboratory. Both sections are required and to be taken concurrently. 

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Use vectors, algebra, dimensional analysis, and logical reasoning to solve general physics problems. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
• CLO#2: Make sensible assumptions and simplifications to solve physics problems with incomplete information.
• CLO#3: Use Maxwell’s equations to analyze magnetic flux, electromagnetic induction, and electromagnetic radiation.
• CLO#4: Apply wave physics principles (interference, diffraction, resonance, wave-particle duality) to physical systems.
• CLO#5: Apply fundamental quantum mechanics concepts (probability, spin, wave function, spectroscopy, Schrödinger equation, nuclear physics) to problem-solving.
• CLO#6: Use thermodynamic principles (multiplicity, entropy, Boltzmann factors, gases, distributions, cyclic processes, engines) to analyze energy and heat transfer.