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PH 203L - General Physics III Lab


1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): PH 202 , PH 202L , PH 202R  or PH 212 , PH 212L , PH 212R  

Corequisite(s): PH 203 PH 203R   

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, laboratory and recitation sections. All three sections are required.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:
  • CLO#1: Use vectors, algebra, 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: Apply Maxwell’s equations in the context of magnetic flux, electromagnetic induction, and electromagnetic radiation.
  • CLO#4: Apply basic principles of wave physics (interference, diffraction, resonance, wave-particle duality).
  • CLO#5: Apply basic principles of quantum mechanics (probability, spin, wavefunction, spectroscopy, Schrodinger equation, nuclear physics).
  • CLO#6: Apply basic principles of thermodynamics (multiplicity, entropy, Boltzmann factors, gases, distributions, cyclic processes, engines).
  • CLO#7: Interpret laboratory data to draw conclusions about general physics experiments.



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