PHY - 172 College Physics II

(4 s.h.)

Prerequisite: PHY - 162 College Physics I or equivalent.
Second semester of a two-semester physics sequence relying on algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry but not employing calculus. Intended for students whose program requirements maybe satisfied by a physics course of this level. Emphasizes electric field and electricity, electric circuits, magnetic field and magnetism; also includes material on waves and optics, and modern physics as time allows. This course, like other general education science division course, addresses the general education skills of scientific literacy and critical thinking.

Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0

Equivalent to 70-281, PHYS-121.