PHYS116 - Waves, Optics, Atoms and Nuclei
Course: PHYS116 (Waves, Optics, Atoms and Nuclei) in PHYS department at University of Washington.
Credit Hours: 4 • Academic Level: first-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: No prerequisites required - suitable for beginning students
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 7 advanced courses for further study
Course Type: Foundation course - forms the base for multiple advanced topics
Part of the PHYS curriculum at University of Washington, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Courses unlocked by PHYS116
- CHEM452 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics for Biochemists
- CHEM453 - Quantum and Statistical Mechanics for Biochemists
- CHEM456 - Chemical Thermodynamics
- CHEM455 - Quantum Mechanics of Atoms and Molecules
- ESS422 - Field Methods in Remote Sensing
- PHYS119 - General Physics Laboratory: Sound, Light, and Modern Physics
- CHEM475 - Honors Quantum Mechanics of Atoms and Molecules
Academic Planning at University of Washington
Students planning PHYS116 at University of Washington should complete 0 prerequisites before enrollment.
Future Pathways: Completing PHYS116 enables enrollment in 7 advanced courses for further study
This first-year course at University of Washington integrates into structured degree pathways for PHYS programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.