GENERAL PHYSICS II (PHYS 2064)
PHILOSOPHY: This is the second course of General Physics (College Physics). The students will study
the basic principles of electricity, magnetism, optics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. This
course is designed to prepare students with abilities of understanding the scientific concepts, logical
thinking, skills of solving problems, and techniques of experiments.
PREREQUISITE: PHYS 2054 (General Physics I), MATH 1023 (College Algebra), and MATH 1033
(Plane Trigonometry)
MINIMUM COURSE REQUIREMENTS: This course will include the following topics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Electric Force and Electric Field
Electric Potential and Capacitance
Current and Direct Current Circuits
Magnetic Force and Magnetic Field
Faraday’s Law and Inductance
Electromagnetic Waves
Reflection and Refraction of Light
Image Formation by Mirrors and Lenses
Wave Optics
Quantum Physics
Atomic Physics
Nuclear Physics
Particle Physics
Selected topics
ASSIGNMENTS: Instructors will assign homework, quizzes, class exams, and final exam to evaluate
students’ level of understanding of scientific concepts and ability of solving problems.
ASSESSMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Instructors who teach this course will be expected to
participate in the Course Assessment. You will be given further information/instructions by the lead
instructor.
Mathematics and Science Department Contact Information:
Division Chair: Dr. Richard Counts, 501-882-8804, wrcounts@asub.edu
Lead Instructor: Dr. Q. He, 501-882-8915, qhe@asub.edu