Apr 03, 2025  
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

PHY 126 - Classical Physics B


Second or third of a three-part sequence for physical-sciences or engineering majors. It focuses on the mechanics of rigid bodies, on fluids, waves, thermodynamics, and optics. Three lecture hours and one recitation hour per week. Associated Labs (PHY 133  or PHY 134 ) are offered separately. Not for credit in addition to PHY 132 , or PHY 142 . This course has been designated as a High Demand/Controlled Access (HD/CA) course. Students registering for HD/CA courses for the first time will have priority to do so.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): C or higher: PHY 125  or PHY 131  or PHY 141 

Pre- or corequisite: MAT 126 , MAT 132 , 142, 171 or AMS 161  or level 7 or higher on math placement exam

DEC: E

SBC: SNW