PHSX 222NL - Physics II (with Calculus)

Credit(s): 5

Prerequisite(s): M 172, PHSX 220.
This second course in general physics covers electricity and magnetism (electric forces and fields, electric potential, AC and DC circuits, magnetic forces, torques and fields, Maxwell’s equations) and optics (geometrical and wave optics). Laboratory work included. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes

Explain and apply the equations for electrostatics.
Understand basic DC circuit concepts and apply appropriate equations for them including simple techniques in linear algebra.
Describe the origin of the magnetic field and be able to estimate magnitude.
Describe relationship between E and B fields using Maxwell’s equations.
Use the integral form of Maxwell’s equations.
Explain and use the basic formulas for geometric and wave optics.
Compute diffraction limited imaging resolution.
Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.