PHY 172 - College Physics II

Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course is a continuation of PHY 162 - College Physics I. It includes static and current electricity, electromagnetism, wave motion, optics, atomic, and nuclear physics. Students will achieve a basic understanding of the fundamental principles in these topics and be able to apply physics concepts to a variety of physical situations. Students are expected to acquire basic skills in scientific methods, critical reasoning, and problem-solving. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.

Prerequisite(s): PHY 162 or permission of the instructor