PHY 172 - Calculus-Based Physics II

4 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

The second of four calculus-based general physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. The subjects covered in PHY 172 are centered on electromagnetic phenomena. Topics include static electricity, fields and potentials, capacitance, resistance, DC circuits, RC circuits, magnetic forces and fields, induction, RL circuits, AC circuits, RLC circuits and Maxwell’s equations.
Usually offered Fall semester
Pre-Requisites: MAT 120 and PHY 171
Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: MAT 121
Co-Requisites: PHY 172L
General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS)

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PHY 172 - Calculus-Based Physics II