We will define and analyse the physical magnitudes that allow us to characterise the different types of waves that exist, highlighting the importance of the nature of the physical medium in which the wave is propagating.
Physics Fundamentals: Oscillations and Waves
Physics Fundamentals: Oscillations and Waves
Instructors: Pilar Candelas
Access provided by Interbank
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll gain
Details to know
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Assessments
30 assignments
Taught in English
Recently updated!
January 2026
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
There are 7 modules in this course
What's included
1 reading1 plugin
What's included
1 reading6 assignments5 plugins
What's included
1 reading6 assignments5 plugins
What's included
1 reading6 assignments5 plugins
What's included
1 reading6 assignments5 plugins
What's included
1 reading5 assignments4 plugins
What's included
1 reading1 assignment
Instructors
Offered by
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
Explore more from Physical Science and Engineering
Rice University
École Polytechnique
Rice University
Rice University