General Physics II

Catalog description

An algebra based physics course on the study of electricity, magnetism and light. Covers forces between point charges, the ideas of electric potentials, the relationship between potential, charge and energy. Other E-M material covered will include basic AC and DC circuits, forces on currents in magnetic fields, and the relationship between electricity and light. Light topics covered will include geometric optics, lenses and mirrors and the wave nature of light, diffraction and interference. Taught using lectures, demonstrations, videos, and group problem solving. Students will be required to explain their homework solutions on the board to the entire class. Can be used by science majors to complete the Physical Science General Education requirement.