PHYS 20900: University Physics III at City College
4 credits · Spring 2027
University Physics III (PHYS 20900) at City College has 1 way to take it in Spring 2027. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.
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Requirements
PRE: PHYS 20700 (MIN C) AND PRE 20800 (MIN C) AND MATH 21300. All PHYS PRE-Requisites must be passed with a C or better.
About this course
Calculus-based study of the basic concepts of wave motion, physical optics, and modern physics. Topics include: Wave equation, Electromagnetic Waves, Dispersion; Interference, Diffraction, Polarization; Special Theory of Relativity; Particle properties of Waves, Photoelectric Effect, Compton Effect; Wave Properties of Particles, Wave-particle duality; The Nuclear Atom, Bohr Model, Franck-Hertz Experiment; The Schrodinger Equation, Harmonic Oscillator, Hydrogen Atom; Atomic Physics; Molecular Structure and Atomic Spectra; Structure of Solids, Conduction; Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Structure, Nuclear Force, Radioactivity. Prerequisite: PHYS 20700, PHYS 20800 and MATH 20300. 4 hr./ wk.; 4 cr.
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