Electromagnetism, Circuits, Waves, Optics, and Imaging
PHYSCI 3
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Course Information
Description
This course is an introduction to electromagnetism, waves, optics and sound. Topics covered include: electric and magnetic fields, electrical potential, circuits, simple digital circuits, wave propagation in various media, microscopy, sound and hearing. The course will draw upon a variety of applications to the biological sciences and will use real-world examples to illustrate many of the physical principles described. There are six required laboratory sessions, and a weekly asynchronous discussion section.
Course Notes
This course is part of an integrated introduction to the physical sciences intended for students who plan to pursue a concentration in the life sciences and/or satisfy pre-medical requirements in Physics. May not ordinarily be taken for credit in addition to Physics 15b.
Class Notes
This course includes required lab sections. Their times are not shown in Course Search; add the course to your Crimson Cart to view them.
Recommended Prep
Math 1b, or the equivalent (including Math LS)
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
