PH 202 - General Physics II

5 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

PH 201 or PH 211

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, electrostatics, fields, current, voltage, circuits, magnetism, induction, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. This course number includes both lecture and lab.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Use vectors, algebra, dimensional analysis, and logical reasoning to solve general physics problems using a wide range of resources. (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 principles of special relativity and electromagnetism.
CLO#4: Apply principles of geometric optics in data collection and analysis.
CLO#5: Interpret laboratory data to draw conclusions about general physics experiments, including error propagation.

Course Meeting Hours Type: Lecture
Course meeting hours minimum: 40
Course meeting hours standard: 44
Course meeting hours maximum: 48

Other Course Meeting Hours Type: Lab
Other course meeting hours minimum: 30
Other course meeting hours standard: 33
Other course meeting hours maximum: 36

ACTI Code, Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate