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						2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]   
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                  PHY 112 - General Physics II   PHY 1112. Description: Electricity, magnetism, light, physical optics, geometric optics, and atomic structure. Designed for pre-med, pre-vet, and pharmacy students.
  Prerequisites: PHY 111 . Reading Proficiency.
  Credits: 4 Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
  Course Content:  
	- Electricity and magnetism
 
	- Light and optics
 
	- Atomic transformations
 
	- Nuclear transformations
 
  Learning Outcomes:  
	- Apply electric and magnetic forces and fields to basic statics and dynamics problems. (1)
 
	- State the relationships between electric potential and electric fields, and apply the relationships to basic electrostatic situations. (1) 
 
	- Build and analyze basic circuits, and solve basic circuit problems. (1)
 
	- Build and analyze simple optical systems, and solve basic optical problems. (2)
 
	- Calculate the energies and wavelengths of spectral lines in atomic spectra. (2,3)
 
	- Measure nuclear radiation levels. (4)
 
	- Use scientific reasoning to evaluate physical and natural phenomena. (1-4) 
 
	- Identify the unifying themes of the scientific field of study. (1-4)
 
	- Interpret the numerical and/or graphical presentation of scientific data. (1-4)
 
	- Use the tools and equipment necessary for basic scientific analysis and research. (1-4)
 
	- Record the results of investigation through writing. (1-4)
 
  
				  
 
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