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    • Introductory Physics . PHYS 6C

    Presents concepts and methodologies for understanding physical phenomena, and is particularly useful preparation for upper-division study in the life sciences. Electromagnetic waves. Geometric optics, optical instruments. Interference and diffraction. Quantum theory of the atom. Nuclear physics. If time permits: Special relativity, elementary particle physics.

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    Prerequisites: Physics 6B with a minimum grade of C-.

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    FREUND E G
    Ernest Freund

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    11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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    PHYS6A6C . Freund E G 5 Months Ago

    Absolutely loved Freund. Lectures are engaging with demonstrations at the end of each class. Your grade is almost completely based on midterms, but if you do all of the practice problems, you will be good. Make sure to go to the last class of 6C.

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    6C . Freund E G 8 Months Ago

    Online lectures available as supplemental material to refer back on! He's the best!

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    6C . Freund E G 8 Months Ago

    i love freund sooooo much!!!!! i need him just like fish needs water !!!!!!!!!

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    6C . Freund E G 8 Months Ago

    Really love Freund, such a fun professor and really teaches welllll!!!

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