Grade of “C”' or better in PHYS 1401 or equivalent
Credit in MATH 2412 or MATH 1316.

Sears and Zemansky’s College Physics, Young & Adams, 11th Ed., Ch 17 - 30

Study of principles and applications of concepts in electricity and magnetism, geometric and physical optics, and modern physics. This is the second half of the algebra-based PHYS 1401/1402 sequence.

Course-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Develop techniques to set up and perform experiments, collect data from those experiments, and formulate conclusions from an experiment.
• Demonstrate the collections, analysis, and reporting of data using the scientific method.
• Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks, and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.
• Solve problems involving the inter-relationship of fundamental charged particles, and electrical forces, fields, and currents.
• Apply Kirchhoff’s Rules to analysis of circuits with potential sources, capacitance, inductance, and resistance, including parallel and series capacitance and resistance.
• Solve problems in the electrostatic interaction of point charges through the application of Coulomb’s Law.
• Solve problems involving the effects of magnetic fields on moving charges or currents, and the relationship of magnetic fields to the currents which produce them.
• Use Faraday’s and Lenz’s laws to determine electromotive forces and solve problems involving electromagnetic induction.
• Articulate and Solve problems applying the principles of reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, and superposition of waves.
• Solve practical problems involving optics, lenses, mirrors, and optical instruments.
• Describe the characteristics of light and the electromagnetic spectrum.

General Education Competencies

Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate competence in:

• Communication Skills: Develop, interpret, and express ideas and information through written, oral and visual communication that is adapted to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Gather, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply information for the purposes of innovation, inquiry, and creative thinking.
• Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Apply mathematical, logical and scientific principles and methods through the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
• Teamwork: Consider different points of view to work collaboratively and effectively in pursuit of a shared purpose or goal.