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    Nov 24, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

PHY 112 - College Physics II


Credits: 4
Lab/Lecture: Three lecture. Three lab.

Second-semester algebra based physics course. Introduction to the concepts of electricity and magnetism, light, and optics.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. participate in laboratory investigations, utilizing scientific methods and equipment;
  2. explain concepts in electricity and magnetism;
  3. solve problems involving electric force, fields, potential, and current;
  4. analyze DC circuits involving resistors and capacitors;
  5. solve problems involving magnetic force and fields;
  6. explain the concept of electromagnetic induction;
  7. solve problems involving magnetic flux;
  8. describe concepts of electromagnetic waves;
  9. analyze light;
  10. solve problems in light and optics;
  11. describe different lenses;
  12. and draw ray diagrams showing image formation from lenses and mirrors.


Prerequisite(s): PHY 111 .
General Education: Physical and Biological Lab Sciences.