Course Descriptions

The physics curriculum is designed to develop a strong foundation in classical and modern physics, which will serve as a basis for future specialization, for additional study at the graduate level, and for design and development work in industrial laboratories. The curriculum emphasizes basic physical concepts, and includes extensive work in mathematics and related areas.

PH 404 - Acoustics

Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
Term Available: W (odd years)
Prerequisites:
PH 113 - Physics III, and MA 212 - Matrix Algebra & Systems of Differential Equations
Corequisites: None

Harmonic motion, waves on strings, membranes, eigenfunctions and eigenvalues; waves in rods and fluids; behavior of waves at interfaces; radiation from vibrating piston; resonators, absorption.