PHYS 1300 Physics for Information Age

Intended for non-science students, this course provides an introductory survey of the principles that underlie modern communication technology. Topics include applications of classical and quantum physics to the development of semiconductor integrated circuits, solid-state lasers and optical fibers. This is a descriptive laboratory course without the use of extensive mathematics. The laboratory presents a set of experiments that highlight the physical principles presented in lecture. This is a technology intensive course. Students will be charged an additional Physics Lab Fee when enrolling in this course.
Credits: 4.0