Physics II: Lecture ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

Physics II is the second course of a two-term sequence in general Physics for science concentrations. This three-credit course covers the lecture and not the laboratory component of the sequence, which is offered as a separate course. Students will explore electromagnetism, thermal physics, and quantum physics using an algebra-based framework. Topics covered will include heat and temperature; phases and phase changes; laws of thermodynamics; electric charges, forces, and fields; electric potential; electric current and direct-current circuits; magnetism; electromagnetic waves; geometric optics; physical optics; quantum physics; atomic and nuclear physics. This is an algebra-based physics course. Students taking this course should be comfortable solving algebraic equations. Students who need to strengthen their background in algebra should take Algebra ( MATH 1040 ) before taking this course. Prerequisites: Physics I ( PHYS 1210 ) or equivalent.