PHYS 1240 - General Physics II (with Lab)

This course is primarily intended for students intending to pursue careers in physics, engineering, chemistry, biochemistry or mathematics.

Goals: To introduce students to the basic concepts of physics to develop skills in formulating and solving both theoretical and experimental physics problems in the areas of waves, electricity and magnetism, electronics and optics using calculus.

Content: Topics include waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, DC and AC circuits, and optics.

Taught: Fall term

Prerequisites: PHYS 1150 or PHYS 1230, and MATH 1180.

NOTE: Students must concurrently register for a lecture and a corresponding 0-credit lab section of this course.

Credits: 4