PHYS-1302 College Physics II

This course covers the fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electrostatics, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, optics, and modern physics topics; with emphasis on problem solving. Lec 3, Cr 3

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PHYS-1301

Corequisite

PHYS-1102 Recommended

Outcomes

  1. Solve problems involving the inter-relationship of fundamental charged particles, and electrical forces, fields, and currents.
  2. Apply Kirchhoff's Rules to analysis of circuits with potential sources, capacitance, inductance, and resistance, including parallel and series capacitance and resistance.
  3. Solve problems in the electrostatic interaction of point charges through the application of Coulomb's Law.
  4. Solve problems involving the effects of magnetic fields on moving charges or currents, and the relationship of magnetic fields to the currents which produce them.
  5. Use Faraday's and Lenz's laws to determine electromotive forces and solve problems involving electromagnetic induction.
  6. Articulate the principles of reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, and superposition of waves.
  7. Describe the characteristics of light and the electromagnetic spectrum.