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Classical Physics II

General

Prefix

PHYS

Course Number

235

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Waves, normal modes, and sound; electrical force, fields, and potentials; capacitance and dielectrics; current and resistance; DC circuits; magnetic forces and fields; induction, AC current; E-M waves; geometric and wave optics; optical instruments. Lab.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

5

Max

5

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

03

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify and quantify physical quantities relevant for electricity and magnetism

Outcome

Demonstrate knowledge of problem solving techniques used in electrodynamics

Outcome

Use equipment in the laboratory to measure quantities in electromagnetics and optics, and to verify scientific conjectures

Outcome

Demonstrate knowledge of geometric and wave optics and related properties of light

Course Outline

Course Outline

Mechanical waves. 5% Sound. 5% Electric forces. 5% Electric fields. 5% Electric potential. 5% Capacitance. 5% Circuits with capacitors. 5% Current and resistance. 5% DC circuits. 5% Magnetic forces. 5% Magnetic fields. 5% Magnetic induction. 5% Inductance. 5% Circuits with inductors. 5% AC circuits. 5% EM waves. 5% Reflection/refraction of light. 5% Mirrors and lenses. 5% Interference. 5% Diffraction. 5%

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