Course Description

PC132 Thermodynamics and Waves W 0.5

Calculus-based course, which introduces basic principles of physics. Detailed topics covered: elasticity; fluids; waves and sound; temperature and heat; the laws of thermodynamics; entropy; and an introduction to electricity.

Prerequisite: PC131, MA103 (or MA110*) or MA105.

Exclusion: PC100*, PC110*, PC142.

3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 2.5 lab hours

Official electronic version updated at 10:33 a.m. March 31, 2005

M Watson, Editor Class Timetable