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 Department:    PHYS&

 Course #:    243

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    400801

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Continuation of PHYS& 242 with emphasis on electricity, magnetism, and the electromagnetic spectrum.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Completed ENGL& 101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. PHYS& 241 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and MATH& 152 (may be taken concurrently). Concurrent enrollment in PHYS& 233 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. Use the tools of calculus to solve 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 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

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