PHYS 1120 General Physics II

This course is designed to follow PHYS 1110 and to complete the introduction to physics. Topics covered include electromagnetic theory, light and optics, and modern physics. Prerequisites: Completion of PHYS 1110 (3 lect., 3 lab)

Credits

4 credits

Major Topics

  • Electric force and potential fields
  • DC and AC electric circuits
  • Magnetism
  • Electromagnetic induction
  • Geometric and physical optics
  • Special relativity
  • Quantum and atomic physics
  • Nuclear and high energy physics

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Apply the principles and laws of electricity and magnetism to various problems in physics.

2. Apply the principles and laws of geometric and physical optics to various problems in physics.

3. Apply the principles and laws of special relativity to various problems in physics.

4. Apply the principles and laws of quantum mechanics and atomic theory to various problems in physics.

5. Apply the principles and laws of nuclear and high-energy physics to various problems in physics.

6. Apply the concepts of algebra, trigonometry, statistics, and computational models to problems in physics.

7. Explain how the principles and laws of electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics apply to our everyday lives.

8. Interpret results of hands-on and computational experiments in the context of relevant physical laws and principles, considering correlations, uncertainties in measurements, and the principles of the scientific method.

9. Communicate results of calculations, experiments, and observations to peers and instructors through oral, written, and mathematical methods.

10. Analyze the impact of physics on society, history, and culture and vice versa.