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Apr 25, 2024
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PHYS 1120 - General Physics II
This course applies the tools of trigonometry, algebra, and vectors to the study of electricity, magnetism and optics. Laboratory sessions will illustrate principles studied.
Credits: 4
Instructional Method Lecture and Lab
General Education Requirement: Physical Science
Prerequisites:
MATH 1405 Pre-Calculus Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better OR MATH 1450 Pre-Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry with a grade of “C” or better OR Math Placement Level VI or instructor consent
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.
- Apply Maxwell’s equations to the study of electromagnetism.
- Apply the Law of Biot-Savart to calculate magnetic fields for various electric current distributions.
- 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.
- Identify how physics influences and is influenced by contemporary society.
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