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PHYS 101: Basic Wave Motion, Wave Interference and Conservation Laws

Vibrations and Waves, Simple Harmonic Motion, introduction to basic Conservation laws, rotational motion, the wave equation, wave superposition and interference, the dynamics of sound, fluid motion, light and heat energy (time permitting).

Prerequisites: Physics 12 or equivalent; Principles of Mathematics 12 or equivalent.  Some experience in calculus is necessary.