PHYS 212 Physics Scientists & Engineers 2*

This course includes a study of Coulomb's Law, electric fields, electric potential, magnetic fields, magnetic induction, D.C. circuit analysis, inductance, A.C. circuits, geometrical and physical optics, interference and diffraction, and introductory modern physics.

Credits

5 Credits

Prerequisite

PHYS 211

Corequisite

MATH 175 or higher and PHYS 212L

PHYS 212Physics Scientists & Engineers 2*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

5 Credits

Prerequisite Narrative

PHYS 211

Corequisite Narrative

MATH 175 or higher and PHYS 212L

III. Catalog Course Description

This course includes a study of Coulomb's Law, electric fields, electric potential, magnetic fields, magnetic induction, D.C. circuit analysis, inductance, A.C. circuits, geometrical and physical optics, interference and diffraction, and introductory modern physics.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

  • Apply foundational knowledge and models of Motion, Newtonian Mechanics, Energy, Momentum, and Thermodynamics as they apply to Electromagnetism to analyze and/or predict phenomena.
  • Apply foundational knowledge and models of Light and Special Relativity to analyze and/or predict phenomena.
  • Use appropriate mathematical tools in conjunction with physics concepts to solve problems.
  • Understand the scientific method and apply scientific reasoning to critically evaluate assertions.
  • Interpret and communicate scientific information via written, spoken, and/or visual representations.
  • Describe the relevance of the principles of Motion, Newtonian Mechanics, Energy, Momentum, Thermodynamics, Light and Special Relativity to the human experience.
  • Form and test a hypothesis in the laboratory using appropriate tools and techniques for data collection and/or analysis.
  • Be prepared for entry into courses requiring a full course in introductory calculus-based physics.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies