2025-2026 Catalog

PHYS 104 Light

A concept-based course on the fascinating subject of light designed for non-science majors. Topics include optics, waves, polarization and the modern view of light. In addition, applications

will cover optical instruments, photography, color and the human eye. Identical in all respects to PHYS 105 except that there is no lab component.

Credits

4 units

Core Requirements Met

  • Mathematics/Science