Spring 2023
PHYSICS 5B 001 - LEC 001
Introductory Electromagnetism, Waves, and Optics
Joseph W Orenstein
Jan 17, 2023 - May 05, 2023
Tu, Th
09:30 am - 10:59 am
Physics Building 3
Class #:23539
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Physics
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
29
Enrolled: 76
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 105
Waitlist Max: 15
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 4 hours of outside work hours per week, and 2 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Final Exam
WED, MAY 10TH
11:30 am - 02:30 pm
Genetics & Plant Bio 100
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Course Catalog Description
Electric fields and potential, circuits, magnetism and induction. Introduction to optics including light propagation, reflection, refraction and interference. Intended for students with an interest in pursuing a major in physics, astrophysics, engineering physics, or related disciplines. Successor to the Physics H7 series. Continuation of 5A-5B-5C sequence.
Class Notes
Prerequisites: Physics 5A or 7A; Math 53 (which may be taken concurrently)
Repeat rules: Course may be repeated for credit under special circumstances: Only repeatable to replace deficient grade.
Repeat rules: Course may be repeated for credit under special circumstances: Only repeatable to replace deficient grade.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Physical Science, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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