PHY 256 - Engineering Physics II

Institution:
Westmoreland County Community College
Subject:
Physics
Description:
The second in a two-semester sequence of calculus-based introductory physics courses covering the principles of classical electricity and magnetism and quantum physics. Topics include electrostatics, Gauss's law, capacitance, electric and magnetic fields, inductance, simple AC and DC circuits, electromagnetic waves, Maxwell's equations, optics, introduction to quantum physics, the Bohr atom, and nuclear physics. Laboratory exercises emphasize proper measurement techniques, error analysis and preparation of laboratory reports.
Credits:
5.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
PHY 255
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
Notes:
Additional Information:
Historical Version(s):
This course is a Transfer Credit Framework Course.
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Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(724) 925-4000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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