Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2015

     

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PHYS 501 001 (CRN: 23545)

PHYSICS OF HAM RADIO

Long Title: PHYSICS OF THE RADIO
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Instructor: Reiff, Pat
Meeting: 6:00PM - 8:59PM M (12-JAN-2015 - 24-APR-2015) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
 
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 12
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99) 
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 23-APR-2024 7:27PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
 
Description: Fundamentals of electromagnetic waves and propagation, the ionosphere and space weather. Basic electronics, antenna design and safety, magnetism. Provides information necessary to pass the "Technician" level of ham radio license. Non-calculus mathematics. Other topics include: use of GPS, geocaching. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for PHYS 501 if student has credit for PHYS 401.