General Physics II

Catalog description

A study of electricity and magnetism, optics, and elements of modern physics.Topics include:electric and magnetic field concepts, DC and AC circuits, ray optics of mirrors and lenses, wave optics, and selected topics that may vary from year to year, including (but not limited to) atomic and nuclear phenomena, relativity, and particle physics. Algebra and trigonometry are used in conceptual development and problem solving. Intended for those interested in the quantitative investigation of the natural world. Laboratory work is coordinated with lectures. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 221