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General Physics II
PHYS116 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. We also examine electric circuits, electromagnetic waves and light, and the effects of the interaction between positive and negative charged atoms, throu gh quantum theory. Calculus is used.

MAJOR READINGS

P.A.Tipler, PHYSICS, vol.2

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly homework assignments, two hour exams, and a final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

The associated laboratory course, PHYS124, is optional. 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 OR PHYS115

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Stewart,Brian A.   
Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM;     Location: SCIE58
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: UNL)
SR. major:    Jr. major:
SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO:    FR:

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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