The course introduces fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism, and optics. Problem solving emphasizes algebraic methods, with some trigonometric applications. Topics include electricity, magnetism, light, physical optics, geometric optics, and atomic structure.
Prerequisites
PHY 111 with a grade of “C” or higher
1. Quantify electrical interactions by applying the concepts of electrical force, field, potential, and energy.
2. Investigate light phenomena such as reflection, refraction, and image formation.
3. Demonstrate the application of electric and magnetic forces and fields to fundamental problems in statics and dynamics
4. Explain the relationships between electric potential and electric fields, and apply these concepts to fundamental electrostatic scenarios.
5. Construct and analyze elementary circuits, and solve related circuit problems.
6. Investigate magnetism due to various sources.
7. Construct and analyze simple optical systems, and solve fundamental optical problems.
8. Calculate the energies and wavelengths associated with spectral lines in atomic spectra.
9. Measure levels of nuclear radiation.
10. Apply scientific reasoning to assess physical and natural phenomena.
11. Interpret and analyze numerical and graphical representations of scientific data.
12. Document and communicate investigative results through scientific writing.