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PHY202

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Introduction to Physics II

PhysicsSchool of Math/Science

Learning Objectives

Course Objective

Collegewide Student Competency

1.      Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and phenomena of wave motion and be able to articulate the principles of superposition, interference, diffraction, and resonance of waves.

 

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2.      Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of electricity and magnetism and analyze circuits in terms of current and potential difference. Apply Coulomb's Law, Faraday's Law, Ohm's Law, and Lenz's Law to solve problems in electromagnetism.

 

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3.      Understand the principles of geometrical optics and physical optics.

 

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4.      Explain models of nuclear physics and how they relate to observed results, and solve problems concerning radioactive decay.

 

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5.      Demonstrate good experimental techniques including making observations and measurements, constructing a hypothesis and designing an experiment to test it, analyzing and interpreting experimental results using various word processing/ spreadsheet applications.

 

#8: Apply scientific reasoning