Prerequisites: MATH 009C with a grade of B- or better or MATH 09HC with a grade of B- or better; PHYS 040B with a grade of B- or better or PHYS 040HB with a grade of B- or better; admission to University Honors
Description: Honors course corresponding to PHYS 040C. Covers electromagnetism and a brief introduction to applications-based quantum physics. Topics include electric force, fields, potential; Gauss’ law; magnetic fields; Ampere’s law; Faraday’s law; electromagnetic waves; dc circuits; concept of photon, matter waves, energy levels and radioactivity. Laboratory exercises illustrate experimental foundations and applications. For engineering and physical science majors.
Credit: Satisfactory(S) or No Credit(N/C) is not available. Credit is awarded for one of the following PHYS 040HC, PHYS 002C, PHYS 02HC, PHYS 040C, or PHYS 041C.