College Physics 2

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to electromagnetic theory, optics, and modern physics that is appropriate for non-majors. It assumes a prior knowledge of mathematics through algebra/trigonometry, and of the fundamentals of classical mechanics. Central topics include electricity, magnetism, optics, quantum ideas, atomic and nuclear physics, and special relativity. The course is designed to meet the needs of students majoring in the biological sciences and science-allied fields such as architecture.