PHYS 104 Fundamentals of Physics II
This algebra/trigonometry
physics course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of the
elementary principles of vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, light
and optics, and some modern physics; discuss applications to everyday phenomena
(esp. life sciences); enhance conceptual understanding of physical laws; and increase
problem-solving abilities as applied to physical systems. Topics investigated
include: vibrations and waves, sound, electrical forces and fields, electric
potential and capacitance, resistance and DC circuits, magnetic forces and
fields, induced EMF, E-M waves, light with geometric and physical optics, plus
quantum and atomic physics. This course is designed mainly for life science
majors and pre-professional students. In the laboratory portion of the course,
students learn to use common physics equipment (including microcomputer-based
sensors), analyze data, develop empirical models of phenomena, and communicate
their results through written and oral lab reports.
Hours Weekly
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab weekly