Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism, Light and Sound

Primarily For Students Majoring In Engineering

Goals

Physics 202 is the second semester of a 2-semester introduction to physics that is designed mainly for engineering students. The main topics are electricity, magnetism, light, optics, and sound. There are two lectures, two discussions and one three-hour lab per week. Our goal is to help you develop an understanding and intuition for physics so that you can solve practical problems. The only way to accomplish this goal is by thinking about and solving lots of problems and experimenting in the lab. We hope that Physics 202 will develop the critical thinking and collaborative skills you will need in your future career.

Administrative announcements about the course, examinations, etc., will be made in lecture and will sometimes be sent out by email. All course information is also available on the course home page (this document). Watch for updates! 

Prerequisites

Physics 201 or equivalent.

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