Covers the fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism, and optics. Problem solving is on the algebraic level, with some trigonometric problems included.
Prerequisites
PHY 111 with a grade of “C” or higher
Student Learning Outcomes
- Quantify electrical interactions using electrical force, field, potential and energy concepts.
- Analyze DC circuits with resistors and capacitors.
- Investigate magnetism due to various sources.
- Investigate the functioning of a generator, a motor, and a transformer.
- Investigate properties of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Investigate light phenomena e.g., reflection, refraction, and image formation.