PHY 242: University Physics II

Credits: 4

Covers waves, electromagnetism and optics. Includes mechanical waves and sound, electrostatics, Ohm’s law and DC circuits, magnetic forces and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits, ray optics, and wave optics.

Prerequisite: PHY 241 with a grade of C or better and MTH 264 with a grade of C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 hours.
Laboratory Hours: 3 hours.
Total Hours: 6 hours per week.