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    Dec 05, 2025  
American University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
American University Catalog 2025-2026

PHYS-351 Waves and Optics (3)


The physics of waves is required to understand sound, light, and electronic information transfer. Starting with resonance phenomena, Fourier analysis, and basic wave equations, the course builds to an understanding of acoustics and optics. Laboratory activities are integrated into lectures. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: PHYS-200 , PHYS-205 , or PHYS-210 , and MATH-222 .