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Academic Year 2001/2002
General Physics II
PHYS 116 SP
All matter is made up of charged particles. This second semester of the general physics course, following PHYS113, focuses on the physics of charged particles. Through lectures and demonstrations, this course develops
our understanding of the forces
that charged particles exert on each other, using such concepts as the electric and magnetic fields. Calculus is used.
MAJOR READINGS
P.A.Tipler, PHYSICS, vol.2
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly homework assignments and quizzes, two hour exams, and a final exam.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
The associated laboratory course, PHYS124, is recommended. Students planning to enter the health professions should be aware that a year of physics WITH LABORATORY is usually required for admission. Consult your major
advisor if you are in doubt about
similar requirements in your field.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
PHYS113
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Rollefson,Robert J.
- Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE58
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: UNL)
- SR. major: X Jr. major: X
- SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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