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Dec 02, 2023
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PHYS 1120 - General Physics II This course applies the tools of trigonometry, algebra, and vectors to the analysis of electricity, magnetism, and optics. Laboratory experience is also included..
Credits: 4
Instructional Method Lecture and Lab
Comments: This course meets UW’s Physical and Natural World requirement.
Prerequisites: MATH 1405 Pre-calc Trig or MATH 1450 Pre-calc Algebra & Trig, with C or better, or Math Placement VI, and PHYS 1110 - General Physics I with a grade of “C” or better.
Minimum Student Competencies Upon completion of PHYS 1120 General Physics II, the student will:
- Apply appropriate mathematical strategies to include trigonometry, algebra, and vectors in solving problems involving the concepts of electricity, magnetism, and optics.
- Apply appropriate conceptual physics strategies, using the scientific method, to solve problems involving concepts of electricity, magnetism, and optics.
- Make accurate laboratory measurements of physical phenomenon.
- Apply Coulomb’s Law to calculate electric fields for various electric charge distributions.
- Apply the concepts of electric potential and electric field to the study of electrostatics.
- Employ Kirchhoff’s Rules to solve problems with direct current electric circuits.
- Explain the behavior and uses of various circuit devices in both direct current and alternative current circuits to include resistors, capacitors, diodes, and inductors.
- Apply Maxwell’s equations to the study of electromagnetism.
- Apply the Law of Biot-Savart to calculate magnetic fields for various electric current distributions.
- Utilize the concepts of electricity and magnetism to explain the operation of electric generators, transformers, and motors.
- Solve simple thick and thin lens problems.
- Solve simple optics problems regarding light transmission through various media to include the phenomenon of polarization, interference, and diffraction.
- Summarize the evidence for the wave nature of light.
- Identify how physics influences and is influenced by contemporary society.
Program Outcomes Upon completion of PHYS 1120 General Physics II, the student will:
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