Appropriate for First Year students.

TimeDaysLocationInstructorGERCreditOPUS Class NumberSyllabus (Tentative)
8:30am-9:20am
MWF
Math & Science Center - E208
Connie Roth. SNT. 41849 TBA.

January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010

Prerequisites: Math 112, 112S or 112Z

Catalog Description: Spring. Prerequisite: Physics 151 or consent of instructor. Electric and magnetic fields and forces, Gauss's law, electrical properties of materials, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, and optical phenomena.

Semester Details:  

Introduction to classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Differential and integral calculus are employed from the beginning and more advanced mathematical techniques are introduced throughout the course. Physics 152 is the second course of a two-semester introductory physics sequence.

Physics 151 and 152 are strongly recommended for students who contemplate the completion of a BS degree in science or mathematics, or who plan to pursue graduate studies in the sciences or engineering. If you have AP credit in physics and are considering majoring in physics, please contact the instructor for advice.

Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources

  1. Physics 151/152 Lab Manual.
  2. Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Part 4.
    ISBN: 978-0-495-11237-2.
  3. Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Part 3.
    ISBN: 978-0-495-11236-5.
  4. Webassign for Physics for Scientists and Engineers.
    ISBN: 978-0-495-19099-8.

The schedule of courses on O.P.U.S. is the official listing of courses, including days and times they meet and the General Education Requirements they satisfy. Students should use course descriptions as general guidelines. Course requirements, grading details, book lists, and syllabi are subject to change.