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Central Arizona College
8470 N. Overfield Road
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Phone: (520) 494-5206 Fax: (520) 494-5212
Prefix/Number: PHY262
Course Title: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
Course Description:
Calculus-based treatment of the principles of physics covering electricity and magnetism, light,
and thermodynamics.
Semester Hours: 4
Times for Credit: 1
Lecture/Lab Ratio: 3 Lectures, 3 Labs
Pre-requisites: PHY261, MAT221; RDG100A or RDG100B
Co-requisites: MAT 231
Cross Listed: None
Grading Options: A/F
Approved Modalities: F2F
Central Arizona College
PHY262 - University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
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Learning Outcome Statements:
Standards:
Upon completion of this course the student
will be able to:
The student will meet the learning outcomes
at the following level, degree or measurement:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of principles,
methods and applications of physics in the
areas of electricity and magnetism and
themodynamics.
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Use Coulombs law to calculate the net
force and electric field on a charged
particle due to other charged particles
located nearby.
2. Define the basic properties of electrical
charge, the electrostatic force and the electric
field.
•
Determine the motion of a charged
particle moving in a magnetic field.
•
Use Ohms and Kirchhoff’s laws to find
the current in DC circuits.
4. Define capacitance and inductance in an
electrical circuit.
•
Measure capacitance and inductance in an
electrical circuit.
5. Outline the relationship between electric
and magnetic fields and their
interdependence.
•
Calculate the impedance and current flow
in an RLC series AC circuit.
•
State two ways to produce a magnetic
field.
•
Define the characteristics of an
electromagnetic wave, give examples, and
contrast this with the characteristics of a
sound wave.
•
Explain which basic property of matter
temperature measures.
•
Define the calorie and relate this to
specific heat.
•
Utilize basic laboratory equipment to
measure quantities such as current,
voltage, resistance and impedance, and
temperature, heat capacity, and specific
heat.
3. Apply Ohms Law and Kirchhoffs Laws.
6. Explain the concepts of temperature and
heat in terms of kinetic theory.
7. Explain the concepts of specific heat and
latent heat.
8. Using the method of observation and
scientific inquiry, students will demonstrate
their knowledge of concepts and principles by
implementing and interpreting the outcome of
laboratory experiments.
AGEC/Special Awareness Area: Biological & Physical Sciences
Revised: 10/2006