Study of general properties of waves; examples include sound, electromagnetic, and mechanical waves; special emphasis on light and optics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: The following coursework with a grade of at least C- in each: Mathematics 408D, 408M, or equivalent; Physics 316 and 116L; and credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for Physics 115L and Mathematics 427J or 427K.

Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May not be counted toward a degree unless prerequisite is observed. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for Physics 315.