Physics (PHYS) |
120 Willamette, 541-346-4751
College of Arts & Sciences
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Course Data
| PHYS 253 + Tutorial >3 |
0.00 cr. |
| Vibrations and waves; oscillations; wave mechanics; dispersion; modes; introductory optics. Sequence. |
| Grading Options: |
Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
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| Instructor: |
Harvey T |
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CRN |
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Time |
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Location |
Instructor |
Notes |
+ Tutorial |
37388 |
12 |
27 |
1300-1350 |
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See DuckWeb |
Harvey T |
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Associated Sections |
Lecture |
35601 |
42 |
135 |
1100-1150 |
mwf |
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McMorran B |
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Academic Deadlines
| Deadline |
Last day to: |
| March 31: |
Process a complete drop (100% refund, no W recorded) |
| April 7: |
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| April 7: |
Process a complete drop (90% refund, no W recorded) |
| April 8: |
Drop this course (75% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| April 8: |
Process a complete drop (75% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| April 10: |
Add this course |
| April 10: |
Last day to change to or from audit |
| April 14: |
Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded) |
| April 21: |
Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded) |
| April 28: |
Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded) |
| May 19: |
Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded) |
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Expanded Course Description
This is the third term of the first-year, calculus-based, introductory physics sequence. This sequence is intended for all students seeking a major in the sciences or in engineering. The 251-3 sequence is distinct from the General Physics sequence (201,202,203) in that it uses calculus as a tool for analyzing natural phenomena (Math 251 or equivalent is a co-requisite or co-requisite). This sequence also goes into the topics in more depth than the General Physics sequence. The course emphasizes an understanding of key concepts of physics, reflecting the rational simplicity of the physical world and seeks to develop the student's ability to solve problems in which these concepts are applied to specific cases.
This term is devoted to the subject of electricity and magnetism. We start with electrostatics: Coulomb's force, the electric field and methods for its calculation, Gauss's law, the electric potential, electric dipoles, capacitance, dielectrics, and electrical conductivity.
Next is electrical current and power, DC circuits, and resistor- capacitor circuits. This is followed by the introduction of static magnetic fields, the effects of magnetic fields on charges and currents, the Lorentz force, and the calculation of magnetic fields.
Next comes electrodynamics: Generation of electrical current from a changing magnetic flux (Faraday's law), magnetic induction, circuits with inductors, energy considerations, commercial power generation, and AC circuits. Then comes the completion of the full set of Maxwell's equations (in integral form) with the generation of a magnetic field from a changing electric flux. The implications of Maxwell's equations are then explored, including the generation of electromagnetic radiation, its properties, the electromagnetic spectrum, and radio generation and detection. We finish with the use of the complex impedance for calculating the response of AC circuits, including resonant circuits.
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