PHYSICS110A

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PHYSICS 110A - Electromagnetism and Optics

Physics Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

PHYSICS

Course Number

110A

Department

Physics

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Electromagnetism and Optics

Course Description

Part I. A course emphasizing electromagnetic theory and applications; charges and currents; electric and magnetic fields; dielectric, conducting, and magnetic media; relativity, Maxwell equations. Wave propagation in media, radiation and scattering, Fourier optics, interference and diffraction, ray optics and applications.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Staff

Breadth

Physical Science

Prerequisites

Physics 5A, 5B, 5C or 7A, 7B, 7C

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Discussion Hours

1

Discussion Hours Min

1

Discussion Hours Max

1

Outside Work Hours

8

Outside Work Hours Min

8

Outside Work Hours Max

8