PHYS 010: How Things Work

2008-09 2009-10 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2022-23 → 2009-10 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; dis- cussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 351

Prerequisites: none

Description: Survey of the physical basis of modern technology, with an empha- sis on electronics and electrical devices. Topics include electro- and magneto-statics and dynamics (xerographic copiers, magnetic levitation, electrical power distribution), communication (radio, TV, com- puters, tape recorders, CD players), and imaging (cameras, DVD players, x rays, magnetic resonance imaging).

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26  70/259 12/25  82/284
2024-25 129/259 22/25 151/284
2023-24 207/256 207/256
2022-23 203/259 203/259
2021-22 244/288 41/50 285/338
2020-21 284/296 284/296
2019-20 230/288 230/288
2017-18 286/288 286/288