PHYS 2120 General Physics II

Introduction to the study of electromagnetism. Topics include electrostatics
and electric fields, electric current and circuits, magnetostatics and magnetic fields, and
electromagnetic waves. Lecture and laboratory.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PHYS 2110

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Apply the equations and concepts of electricity and magnetism to the motion of particles in space.
2. Calculate voltages, currents, and equivalent resistances of both DC and alternating currents.
3. Compare the wave equations of sound and light.
4. Learn the equations of geometric optics.