General Physics II
PHYS 116
Spring 2012
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01
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PHYS116, following PHYS113, focuses on the physics of charged particles that give rise to both electricity and magnetism. This course develops our understanding of the forces charged particles exert on each other and develops the concepts of electric and magnetic fields. Calculus is used extensively. The associated lab, PHYS124, is recommended. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning
This course presents quantitative mathematical and physical models of our world.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PHYS113 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ASTR)(BIOL)(CHEM)(E&ES)(INFO-MN)(MB&B)(NS&B)(PHYS-MN)(PHYS)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
K. Cummings, P. Laws, E. Redish, and P. Conney (Wiley) UNDERSTANDING PHYSICS, ISBN 978-0-471-37099-4
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly homework assignments (not graded), weekly 15-minute homework quiz (graded); 50-minute mid-term exam, 3-hour registrar-scheduled final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
The associated laboratory course, PHYS124, is recommended. Students planning to enter the health professions should be aware that a year of physics WITH LABORATORY is usually required for admission. Consult your major advisor if you are in doubt about similar requirements in your field. |
| Instructor(s): Blümel,Reinhold Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE58; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 70 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 11 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: 50 |
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