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Aug 02, 2025
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PHY 2210 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II
credits: 3.0
PHY 2210 is the second course in a two term sequence in introductory physics using calculus to describe the basic laws of physics. It is intended for chemistry and mathematics majors as well as life science students intending to pursue post graduate degrees. The course will introduce students to the basic laws of physics that govern all physical phenomena. Topics will include Coulomb’s Law, Guass’ Laws, Faraday’s Law, Maxwell’s Equations, physical and geometric optics, special relativity, atomic, nuclear, and particle physics. These laws will then be applied to solve real world quantitative problems. Objectives: A) Solve advanced electrostatic and electrodynamics problems using Coulomb’s Law, electric fields, Gauss’ Law for Electric fields, Electric Potential and electric Potential Energy; B) Use Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Rules to analyze a variety of electrical circuits; C) Solve advanced problems involving magnetic fields and magnetic force including application of Ampere’s Law; D) Apply Faraday’s Law to solve magnetic induction problems using differential and integral calculus; E) Solve reflection and refraction problems using the Law of Reflection and Snell’s Law; F) Solve optics problems involving mirrors and lenses; G) Use geometric optics to describe and analyze optical instruments; H) Solve physical optics problems involving interference and diffraction; I) Solve Special Relativity Problems; J) Describe the Wave-Particle Duality; K) Describe the basic concepts of introductory atomic, nuclear, and particle physics. Method of Instruction: Primary method of delivery is through lecture, demonstrations, video demonstration, and interactive examples. Method of Evaluation: Tests (3) 30%, Final (1) 20%, Homework 15%, Participation/Attendance 15%, and Quizzes 20%.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 2200 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I
Co-Requisite(s): WITH PHY 2160L .
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