University Physics II

Catalog description

Calculus based introduction to thermal physics, oscillatory and wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism. The classical theory of fields will be used to study electric and magnetic phenomena, including light. This is the culmination of classical physics which underlies much of technology. Fluency in algebra and trigonometry is expected and differential and integral calculus will be used as necessary. Home based experiments using commonly available items will be assigned. This course meets the standards for the “Life and Physical Sciences” category of courses under the core curriculum.