PHYS 196 Electricity and Magnetism
4
hours lecture,
3
hours lab,
5
units
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Description: This is the second of a three-semester calculus-based general physics sequence, intended to satisfy the transfer requirements of students planning to major in the physical sciences and in engineering. The topics of study include the basic principles and applications of electrostatics, magnetostatics, time-varying electric and magnetic phenomena, direct and alternating current circuits, elementary electronics and electromagnetic waves. Emphasis is placed on the mathematical analysis of physical problems. Laboratory work on various aspects of electric and magnetic phenomena emphasizing direct current and alternating current circuits is included.
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This course can help you earn the following degree(s) or certificate(s):
- Chemistry - Associate in Science
- Chemistry - Certificate of Achievement
- Emphasis in Mathematics and Pre-Engineering Studies: Computer Science - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Mathematics and Pre-Engineering Studies: Engineering - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Science Studies: Biological Sciences - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Science Studies: Physical Sciences - Chemistry - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Science Studies: Physical Sciences - Earth Sciences - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Science Studies: Physical Sciences - Physics - Associate in Arts
- Emphasis in Science Studies: Physical Sciences - Psychology - Associate in Arts
- Engineering - Associate in Science
- Engineering - Certificate of Achievement
- Mathematics for Transfer - Associate in Science
- Physical Sciences (General) - Associate in Science
- Physical Sciences (General) - Certificate of Achievement
- Physics - Associate in Science
- Physics - Certificate of Achievement
- Physics for Transfer - Associate in Science
- Psychology for Transfer - Associate in Arts