PHY 242 - University Physics II (4 CR.)

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. Part II of II. This is a UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): PHY 241 or PHY 231 with a grade of C or better and MTH 264 with a grade of C or better.

Please Note: Credit will not be awarded for both PHY 242: University Physics II and PHY 232: General University Physics II.