General Physics II

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PHYS 20400 General Physics II: For majors in the life sciences (biology, medicine, dentistry, psychology, physical therapy) and for liberal arts students. Algebra based introductory physics course covering: waves and acoustics, electrostatics, magnetism and electromagnetism, direct and alternating current, geometrical and physical optics, relativity, and nuclear physics. Use of mathematics is restricted to elementary algebra and trigonometry. Prerequisite: PHYS 20300 (required for Premed., Predent., Bio-Med., and all Life Science students). 3 lecture, 2 lab/ workshop hrs., 4 cr. Materials fee:$10