PHYS 253 Principles of Physics

A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics, waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, relativity, and nuclear physics; designed to provide the science and engineering major with an intuitive and a mathematical understanding of fundamental physical concepts. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisites: MATH 181, 281. Corequisites: PHYS 254, 255, 256; MATH 282, 283.