PHYS 2218
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- Schedule of Classes - April 29, 2025 7:56AM EDT
Classes
PHYS 2218
Course Description
Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
This course is divided into two parts. The larger segment of the course typically focuses on wave phenomena. Topics include: coupled harmonic oscillators, strings, sound and light waves, superposition principle, wave equations, Fourier series and transforms, diffraction and interference. The discussion is at the level of The Physics of Waves by Georgi. The second segment of the course covers thermodynamics and statistical mechanics at the level of Thermal Physics by Schroeder.
Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 Prerequisites: None. PHYS 2210 must be taken to remain enrolled in PHYS 2218. Prerequisite: PHYS 2217 or very strong performance in PHYS 2213. Students would benefit from prior exposure to differential equations at the level of MATH 2930 or from concurrent enrollment in that course. Some linear algebra may be used, either prior or concurrent enrollment in linear algebra is recommended (MATH 2940, MATH 2210, or MATH 2230).
Forbidden Overlaps REF-FA25 PHYS 2214, PHYS 2218
Enrollment Information REF-F25 Intended mainly but not exclusively for: prospective majors in Physics, Astronomy, or Engineering Physics.
Distribution Requirements (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS)
Last 4 terms offered (None)
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Arias, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Corequisite: PHYS 2210.
For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T
- Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Arias, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person