Physics with Calculus 2

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to electromagnetic theory, optics, and modern physics. Topics include electricity, magnetism, optics, quantum ideas, atomic and nuclear physics, and special relativity. The laboratory provides students with opportunities to learn and apply the scientific method through investigations of the phenomena discussed in lecture. It also provides students with additional exposure to methods of computer-assisted data analysis. The course is designed to meet the needs of students majoring in the biological sciences, although it may also be suitable for students in certain other majors. It is not appropriate for students planning to major in fields such as engineering, mathematics, the physical sciences, or computer science.