General Physics II

Catalog description

This course is the second course in a three-semester sequence of university level physics (PHY-2020, PHY-2030, PHY-2040) for a variety of majors, including but not limited to engineering, mathematics, and science.?This course is a calculus-based study of classical physics. This course deepens students' understanding of the laws of nature through problem solving and experimentation. Students primarily learn about kinetic theory, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and electromagnetic phenomena. Students investigate classical physics topics such as thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and fluid dynamics through both analytical and experimental approaches. They apply physical laws to analyze energy transfer, engine and circuit function, and electromagnetic behavior, while using mathematics to model physical systems. In the lab, students analyze data, identify discrepancies between expected and observed outcomes, and refine their understanding of physical principles.