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ENPH 211  Oscillations, Waves, and Optics  Units: 3.50  
Fundamentals of free, damped and forced vibrations with applications to various mechanical systems. Coupled oscillations and normal modes. Classical wave equation, standing and travelling waves. Introduction to optics: lenses and mirrors, image formation and optical instruments, optical resolution.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
Requirements: Prerequisites: ENPH 242 Corequisites: Exclusions:  
Offering Term: W  
CEAB Units:    
Mathematics 0  
Natural Sciences 11  
Complementary Studies 0  
Engineering Science 31  
Engineering Design 0  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  

Course Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify systems exhibiting oscillatory behaviour.
  2. Understand the difference between a generic oscillator and a harmonic one.
  3. Linearize suitable oscillating systems.
  4. Derive a wave equation.
  5. Establish and use the laws of refraction.