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General Physics II

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
PHY 252 General Physics II 3 3 0 4
Prerequisites: MAT 272 and PHY 251
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Summer 1997

This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in natural sciences/ mathematics.

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