This is the second term in a two-term lecture-demonstration sequence that presents the elements of both classical and modern physics. The emphasis of the course is on a clear understanding of the underlying principles rather than on mathematical formalism and problem-solving (although some attention is given to these aspects of physics). This course is appropriate for non-science majors, and for those majoring in the social, psychological and life sciences that do not need the more mathematically oriented course required of engineering and physical science students (Physics 0174,0175). The introductory laboratory course to be associated with this sequence is Physics 0212 (see below). Credit will not be given for both this sequence and the Physics 0174, 0175 sequence. Subjects covered in the course include: thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism (electrostatics to electromagnetic waves); geometrical and physical optics; relativity; and quantum physics. 

PREQ: PHYS 0110 or 0174 or 0475 with a minimum grade of C

PHYS 0111 Learning Objectives