PHYS 253: Principles of Physics III
Units: 4
Prerequisites: PHYS 152.
Enrollment Limitation: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 152 if prerequisite not met. Not open to students with prior credit in PHYS 253H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
This course provides a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of physics in the areas of vibrations, waves, sound, optics, special relativity, quantum mechanics, and atomic and nuclear physics. It is intended for engineering, physics, mathematics, and science majors. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for either series PHYS 111 and PHYS 112 or PHYS 151/PHYS 151H, PHYS 152/PHYS 152H, and PHYS 253/PHYS 253H. C-ID PHYS-215 and PHYS-200S (with PHYS 151/PHYS 151H and PHYS 152/PHYS 152H).