PHYS 214

Description

This is the second part of a two-semester sequence on general physics for pre-med students. We will cover properties of electric charge, electric field, potential, and current, then consider simple electric circuits, proceed with magnetic field, electromagnetic induction and waves. The course is concluded by analyzing light from two prospectives: geometric optics and wave theory. The labs must be taken simultaneously, unless previously passed.

Goals

By the end of this course, the students should be able to understand the concepts included in the above topics, express their understanding with the correct terms, and solve related problems.

Requirements

The students are expected to have active knowledge of algebra and trigonometry, i.e. be able to solve linear and quadratic equations, systems of linear equations, and trigonometric relations. You should be able to solve an equation using algebra and then substitute the numbers correctly into the algebraic solution.

Syllabus

The syllabus contains general information about this course, grading scale, tentative schedule of lectures and tests, homework format rules and an example of homework problem solution.

Course materials and assignments

The lecture presentations, homeworks, and solutions for submitted homeworks and tests will be posted on blackboard. The students must follow these homework format rules when solving each homework problem. The homework format rules are designed to develop problem solving skills and make sure a student would be able to solve a similar problem during a test. Please note that for a correct answer alone you will be given very little credit.

Integrity

Identical homework and test solutions and their parts will be given zero credit.