Undergraduate Physics Courses
Physics 1A
- Introductory course in Newtonian Mechanics.
- Physics 1B/C
- This is a freshman course on electricity and magnetism, and relativity.
- Physics 1B Practical
- This is a freshman course on electricity and magnetism, and relativity, with
an emphasis on physical insight and problem solving. Laboratory work is required.
- Physics 1B Analytical
- This is a course that teaches and uses methods of multivariable calculus.
- Physics 1C Practical
- This is a freshman course on electricity and magnetism, and relativity, with an emphasis on physical insight and problem solving. Laboratory work is required.
- Physics 2A
- This is a course on classical waves.
- Physics 2B
- Quantum Mechanics and Wavefunctions - see Animations for Quantum Mechanics.
- Physics 3-7
- These are the freshman and sophomore physics labs.
- Physics 5/105
- These are the freshman and sophomore physics labs.
- Physics 12
- Waves, Quantum Physics, and Statistical Mechanics
- Physics 12c
- Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
- Physics 20-22
- This is an introduction to computational physics and to computer interfacing.
- Physics 70
- A seminar on physics topics of contemporary interest, with
emphasis on organization and communication. Intended to provide guidance and
practice in the effective oral presentation of scientific material.
- Physics 76
- Atomic and laser physics lab.
- Physics 77
- This is the senior physics lab.
- Physics 98
- Quantum Physics
- Physics 106bc
- Classical Mechanics and Classical Electricity and Magnetism.
- Physics 127
- Statistical Mechanics
- Physics:Research
- Nanotechnology
Physics Course Catalog
- This gives a description of all of the courses offered in the Physics department.
- Caltech Course Catalog - Table of Contents
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