Feb 15, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

PHYS 182 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers III



Lecture in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and optics. Sound, temperature and thermometry, heat, gases, intermolecular forces, kinetic theory, entropy, nature of light, geometrical optics, physical optics including diffraction and interference, introduction to modern developments.

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Min C grade in all prerequisite courses.   or PHYS 195 ;   or HON 182 .
Notes: Fulfills the UNLV General Education Natural Science Lecture Only Requirement.