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 Department:    PHYS&

 Course #:    136

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    400801

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

A continuation of PHYS& 135 with emphasis on electricity, magnetism, and the electromagnetic spectrum.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. MATH 099 with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 126 required.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Natural Sciences  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Have a conceptual understanding of the forces and energies associated with electric and magnetic fields
2. Solve algebra-based problems in electricity and magnetism
3. Understand basic circuit diagrams
4. Experience diverse learning styles through group work

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Electric forces
2. Electric fields
3. Electric energy and capacitance
4. Current and resistance
5. DC circuits
6. Magnetism and magnetic fields
7. Induction
8. AC circuits
9. Electromagnetic waves
10. Electromagnetic spectrum