General Physics II
PHYS 116
Spring 2021
| Section:
01
02
|
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Health Studies |
This course is the second term of a general physics course with calculus, recommended for students interested in majoring in the sciences. The focus is on the physics of charged particles, including an introduction to the concepts of electric and magnetic fields. Students will develop both conceptual understanding of how charged particles give rise to both electricity and magnetism and the ability to use this knowledge to quantitatively describe the behavior of these particles in a variety of contexts, including electrical devices. Through a collaborative and interactive classroom experience, students develop problem-solving skills and a mathematical description of electricity and magnetism. The associated lab PHYS124 is highly recommended; any student wishing to major in physics should enroll in PHYS124, since it is a requirement for the major. |
|
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PHYS113 |
|
Fulfills a Requirement for: (ASTR)(BIOL)(CHEM)(E&ES)(INFO-MN)(MB&B)(NS&B)(PHYS-MN)(PHYS)(STS) |
|
Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Young and Freedman, University Physics, and FlipItPhysics for University Physics: Electricity and Magnetism (Volume Two)
|
Examinations and Assignments:
A combination of pre-lecture web lessons, weekly homework, in-class group work, quizzes, exams, and a comprehensive final exam |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
A semester of calculus (in secondary school or college) as well as PHYS113 are prerequisites. The course is designed to teach problem solving skills while improving both comprehension and retention. These goals are achieved through integrative course design; building from a conceptual introduction in the pre-lecture, expanding upon this information through examples and discussion in the lectures, and putting those concepts into practice with collaborative learning in the problem based learning sessions. The associated laboratory course, PHYS124, provides first-hand experience that is important in mastering the concepts. Simultaneous registration in the laboratory course is not required but is highly 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): Voth,Greg A. Times: .M.W.F. 09:50AM-10:40AM; Location: SCIE150; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 36 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 12 | FR: 24 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Same as Section 01 Above |
| Examinations and Assignments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Additional Requirements and/or Comments: Same as Section 01 Above |
| Instructor(s): Paily,George Mathew Times: .M.W.F. 11:10AM-12:00PM; Location: SCIE150; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 36 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 12 | FR: 24 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
|
|