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2013-2014 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
PHY 307 - Light and Sound
Much of our information about the world comes to us through light and sound. This course focuses on the creation, behavior, and perception of light and sound waves and concludes with the application of wave concepts to electrons (the quantum description of matter). Format includes lecture and hands-on activities. Fulfills one of the Issues/Themes requirements. (3-0-0). Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: Completion of Science Gen. Ed. Foundation course requirements.
Credits: 3