PHY 224 Electricity and Light

A continuation of PHY 223: part of a two-course calculus-based sequence in university-level physics. Topics include electrostatics, fields, potentials, current, magnetism, DC and AC circuits, and geometrical and physical optics. Students are introduced to electric and magnetic field calculations using a calculus-based approach.

Credit 5 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall and Winter

Prerequisites - PHY 223 and MATH 121
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Additional Information -

Upon completion of an equivalent lecture and laboratory course with a “C” or higher, a student is awarded transfer credit for PHY 221 , PHY 222 , PHY 223 , and PHY 224 . Both the equivalent lecture and laboratory course or courses must be completed to earn credit. No exceptions are made.

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Course History -
Change to description 5/2016, effective Fall 2016; Course Rotation updated 8/2014

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