PH 202L - General Physics II Lab

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): PH 201, PH 201L, PH 201R or PH 211, PH 211L, PH 211R

Corequisite(s): PH 202, PH 202R

Course Description: This is the second term of a three-term algebra-based physics course. Special relativity and electromagnetism are covered. This includes but is not limited to spacetime diagrams, time dilation, length contraction, conservation of four-momentum, electrostatics, fields, current, voltage, circuits, magnetism, induction, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory and recitation sections. All three sections are required.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Use vectors, algebra, dimensional analysis, and logical reasoning to solve general physics problems resourcefully. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#2: Make sensible assumptions and simplifications to solve general physics problems when it appears that not enough information is provided.
CLO#3: Apply the basic principles geometric optics.
CLO#4: Apply basic principles of electrostatics (charge, field, potential).
CLO#5: Apply basic principles of electric current (circuits, Ohm’s law).
CLO#6: Apply basic principles of electromagnetism (currents, magnets, electromagnetic fields).
CLO#7: Interpret laboratory data to draw conclusions about general physics experiments.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Scientific calculator, Ruler, Protractor, Mechanical pencil, Eraser, Engineering paper

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lab hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.