PH 212 - General Physics - Calculus II

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MTH 251Z , PH 211 , PH 211L

Corequisite(s):

MTH 252Z , PH 212L

Course Description: This is the second term of a three-term calculus-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, calculus, dimensional analysis, and logical reasoning to solve general physics problems. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#2: Make sensible assumptions and simplifications to solve physics problems with incomplete information.
CLO#3: Apply the principles of special relativity and electromagnetism, using calculus where appropriate.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.