PHYS& 115 - General Phys II w/Lab

5 Credits

The study of electricity and magnetism. An algebra-based approach to physics, especially for students in life sciences, allied health, environmental science and geology. Includes one credit of laboratory.

Pre-requisite(s) PHYS& 114, MATH& 142 and ENGL& 101 with a minimum grade of 2.0
Course Note Intended for students whose programs accept algebra-based physics. Students pursuing chemistry, computer science, engineering and physics degrees should take the calculus-based physics sequence (physics 200 series).
FeesPhysics Fee Science Lab Support Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day

Designed to Serve Students in life sciences, allied health, environmental science and geology.
Active Date 20260408T15:02:55

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA

Natural Science
Natural Science Lab
Science

Course Outline

Electric charge
Electric fields and forces
Electric potential and voltage
Capacitance and capacitors
Current and resistance
Ohm’s law
Parallel and series circuits
Kirchhoff’s laws
RC circuits
Magnetic fields and forces
Electromagnetic induction
Electromagnetic waves
Applications of electromagnetism based on student interest, such as the nervous system, geomagnetism, or renewable energy systems.

Student Learning Outcomes
Apply the fundamentals of physics to quantitatively and qualitatively solve problems in electrostatics, electric field, electric potential and potential energy, circuits, magnetic field, magnetic induction and electromagnetic waves.

Interpret and translate a conceptual description of a physical context (with or without a visual representation) into its mathematical expression.

Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, problem solving methods and results, the reasoning and assumptions behind the choice of method/model, and implications of the results in the specific physical context.

Clearly and accurately communicate data collected using appropriate laboratory tools and apparatus in a graphical format.

Accurately analyze and interpret data and measurements to draw valid conclusions.

Collaborate effectively in applying course specific content to theory and experiment problem-solving.

Identify and explain how physics concepts apply to the natural world and everyday phenomena.