PHYS 112 General Physics 2*

This course includes a general study of electrostatics, D.C. circuitry, capacitance, magnetism, induced EMF, simple A.C. circuits, geometrical and physical optics, special relativity, and modern physics.

Credits

4 Credits

Prerequisite

PHYS 111

Corequisite

PHYS 112L

General Education Competency

Scientific Way of Knowing

PHYS 112General Physics 2*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

General Education Competency

Scientific Way of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

4 Credits

Prerequisite Narrative

PHYS 111

Corequisite Narrative

PHYS 112L

III. Catalog Course Description

This course includes a general study of electrostatics, D.C. circuitry, capacitance, magnetism, induced EMF, simple A.C. circuits, geometrical and physical optics, special relativity, and modern physics.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Use appropriate mathematical tools in conjunction with physics concepts to solve problems.
• Understand the scientific method and apply scientific reasoning to critically evaluate assertions.
• Apply foundational knowledge and models of electrostatics, D.C. circuitry, capacitance, magnetism, induced EMF, simple A.C. circuits, geometrical and physical optics, special relativity, and modern physics to analyze and/or predict phenomena.
• Interpret and communicate scientific information via written, spoken, and/or visual representations.
• Describe the relevance of the principles of electrostatics, D.C. circuitry, capacitance, magnetism, induced EMF, simple A.C. circuits, geometrical and physical optics, special relativity, and modern physics to the human experience.
• Form and test a hypothesis in the laboratory using appropriate tools and techniques for data collection and/or analysis.
• The student will be prepared to take entrance exams such as the MCAT.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies