PH 202L - General Physics II Lab

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

PH 201 , PH 201L or PH 211 , PH 211L

Corequisite(s):

PH 202

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 and laboratory. Both sections are required and to be taken concurrently.

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, and 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.