COURSE TITLE: Physics II

COURSE NUMBER: PHYS 102

PREREQUISITES: PHYS 101, Physics I

SCHOOL: Liberal Arts and Sciences

PROGRAM: Liberal Arts

CREDIT HOURS: 4

CONTACT HOURS: Lecture: 3, Lab: 2

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

Introduces the physics of light, periodic and wave motion, electricity and magnetism, and concepts of modern and current physics.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

1.Compute key performance parameters in periodic and simple harmonic motion and longitudinal and transverse wave motion, as exemplified by periodic mechanical disturbances, sound and light.

2.Compute quantities related to light.

3.Solve problems involving the reflection and refraction of light and their applications, including lens and mirror performance and the construction of lenses.

4.Compute effective impedance values for series arrangement and parallel arrangements of resistors, capacitors and inductors. Compute time constants for the exponential rise/decay of voltage/current.

5.Solve basic problems in series and parallel alternating and direct current circuits using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws.

6.Solve basic problems in electromagnetic induction and transformers.

7.Solve basic problems in modern and current physics including (1) the structure of the atom, (2) radioactivity, the associated nuclear reactions, and the concept of half-life, and (3) fission and fusion reactions.

8.Use laboratory equipment to demonstrate scientific principles.

9.Recognize uncertainties in data.

10.Tabulate and graph data and compute results.

11.Work in teams.

12.Draw reasonable conclusions from quantitative data and communicate results to others.

COURSE CONTENT:

Topical area of study include:

Vibrations

Electric Potential and Electric Energy

Sound

Electric Charge and Electric Field

Capacitance

Electric Current and Ohm’s Law

DC Circuits

Electromagnetic Induction

AC Circuits

Magnetism

Geometric Optics

Atomic Physics

Wave Optics

Nuclear Physics

Waves