Principles of Physics: Electromagnetism, Circuits, Waves, and Ray Optics

Harvard Summer School

PHYS S-1B

Section 1

CRN 35735

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This course is an introduction to electromagnetism, wave optics, and ray optics. Topics covered include electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, diffraction, interference, and image formation via reflection and refraction. This course has a laboratory component and fulfills one of two semesters of physics for entrance to medical school. It may be taken concurrently with PHYS S-1a.

Registration Closes: June 20, 2024
Credits: 4

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Term

Summer Term 2024

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

On Campus

Credit Status

Undergraduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

Timothy W. Milbourne, PhD

Preceptor in Physics, Harvard University


Meeting Info

MW 12:00pm - 3:00pm (6/24 - 8/9)

Participation Option: On Campus

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 20, 2024

Additional Time Commitments

Required labs and optional sections to be arranged.

Prerequisites

Strong knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry is required. This is not a calculus-based course; familiarity with differential calculus is helpful but not necessary. Background in mechanics at the level of PHYS S-1a is also helpful but not necessary.

Notes

Open to admitted Secondary School Program students by petition. Harvard College students: This course is eligible for degree credit, but see important policy information.

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All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
35735 1 On Campus Timothy Milbourne Open MW 12:00pm - 3:00pm
 Jun 24 to Aug 9

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