PHYS2305

Meets Mn Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 3 - This is the second course in an extensive two-semester preparation in algebra-based physics. This course emphasizes developing an understanding of electricity, magnetism, and optics using algebra and trigonometry. Students will gain a substantial understanding of experimental procedures, including laboratory safety, collaborative learning, data collection, and data analysis through the accompanying laboratory segment. This course is intended for students taking liberal arts and/or pre-professional courses such as veterinary, medicine, dentistry, biology, optometry, radio technology, architecture, etc. Student Learning Outcomes

• Describe various concepts and principles of physics in the areas of electricity, magnetism, and optics.
• Apply Coulomb?s law to calculate electrical force among electrical charges.
• Explain electric field, electric potential, electric flux, magnetic flux, electric potential energy, capacitance, electric current, current density, and electric power.
• Compute an electric field due to a point charge, due to an electric dipole and due to distribution of point charges.
  
• Solve problems related to electromagnetism using Coulomb?s Law, Gauss?s Law, Ohm?s Law, Kirchhoff?s Law, Ampere?s Law, Faraday?s Law, and Lenz?s Law.
• Analyze simple AC and DC circuits to calculate various circuitry parameters such as resistance, current, and electric potential.
• Distinguish among conductors, insulators, semiconductors, and superconductors.
• Describe how electrical measurement instruments such as ohmmeter, voltmeter and ammeter can be used.
• Simplify series and parallel circuits by determining equivalent resistance.
• Evaluate LR circuit, RC circuit and series LCR circuit.
• Describe different types of magnetism - diamagnetism, paramagnetic, and ferromagnetism.
• Demonstrate the principles of geometric optics.
• Use principles of reflection, refraction, interference, and diffraction to solve problems related to optics.
• Utilize appropriate computer technology and software to perform experiments, perform analysis, and prepare reports.
• Conduct experiments by setting up procedures, collecting data, and formulating evidence-based conclusions.
• Describe physics theory, experimental results, and real-world applications of physics principles.