PHYS-2426 University Physics II

This lecture and lab course should combine all of the elements of 2326 University Physics I lecture and 2126 University Physics Lab I, including the learning outcomes listed for both courses. Lec 3, Lab 3, Cr 4

Credits

4

Prerequisite

MATH-2414, PHYS-2325; Minimum grade C or PHYS-2425; Minimum grade C

Outcomes

  1. Lecture: Articulate the fundamental concepts of electricity and electromagnetism, including electrostatic potential energy, electrostatic potential, potential difference, magnetic field, induction, and Maxwell's Laws.
  2. Lecture: State the general nature of electrical forces and electrical charges, and their relationship to electrical current.
  3. Lecture: Solve problems involving the inter-relationship of electrical charges, electrical forces, and electrical fields.
  4. Lecture: Apply Kirchhoff's Laws to analysis of circuits with potential sources, capacitance, and resistance, including parallel and series capacitance and resistance.
  5. Lecture: Calculate the force on a charged particle between the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor.
  6. Lecture: Apply Ohm's law to the solution of problems.
  7. Lecture: Describe the effects of static charge on nearby materials in terms of Coulomb's Law.
  8. Lecture: Use Faraday's and Lenz's laws to find the electromotive forces.
  9. Lecture: Describe the components of a wave and relate those components to mechanical vibrations, sound, and decibel level.
  10. Lecture: Articulate the principles of reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference and superposition of waves.
  11. Lecture: Solve real-world problems involving optics, lenses, and mirrors
  12. Lab: Prepare laboratory reports that clearly communicate experimental information in a logical and scientific manner.
  13. Lab: Conduct basic laboratory experiments involving electricity and magnetism.
  14. Lab: Relate physical observations and measurements involving electricity and magnetism to theoretical principles.
  15. Lab: Evaluate the accuracy of physical measurements and the potential sources of error in the measurements.
  16. Lab: Design fundamental experiments involving principles of electricity and magnetism.
  17. Lab: Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving electricity and magnetism.