PHYS 132 - Introductory Physics II
Undergraduate course, Ginnell College, Physics Department, 2024
This course is the second part of a yearlong, calculus-based introductory physics sequence, focusing on the application of physical principles, logical reasoning, and mathematical analysis to understand a broad range of electromagnetic phenomena. Topics include electricity, magnetism, light, and early atomic theory. This course meets for six hours each week and involves both classroom and laboratory work.
Learning Goals:
By the end of this course, you will be able to…
- translate between distributions of charge, electric field, and electric potential
- calculate the basic properties of simple circuits
- understand the connection between magnetic fields and currents
- describe electromagnetic waves and calculate their evolution using optics
You will also develop the following skills….
- Interpret the physical world based on physical principles
- Construct mathematical models of simple physical systems
- Apply and describe problem solving strategies and assess problem results based on physical intuition