Physics 2 (PHYS 1200)
This course is the second half of a standard 1st year calculus-based physics course (PHYS 1100 is the first half). Topics include electricity and magnetism, geometric optics, physical optics and quantum physics (including radioactivity). Students will perform laboratory experiments connected to these topics and toto familiarize themselves with operating lab instruments such as linear power supplies, digital multi-meters, function generators and oscilloscopes. Students will also learn proper breadboarding and printed wiring board assembly techniques.
Course code: PHYS 1200
Credits: 4.0
Length: 120.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
PHYS 1100; MATH 1200 taken prior or concurrently.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42059 | January 6, 2025 to April 23, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building A | Bekirov, Aydan |
| 42055 | January 6, 2025 to April 23, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Blended Location: Varies | Bekirov, Aydan |
Additional Information
- Wave optics: superposition, interference, reflection
- Properties of EM waves, light and polarization
- Spectra and Quantization
- Electric forces and fields
- Gauss's law
- Current and Conductivity
- Electric Potential and Field
- DC Circuits
- Power Supplies and DMM
- Function Generators and Oscilloscopes
- Soldering and PCB design
- RC Frequency Response and Phase Difference
- RC Time Constant
- Magnetic Fields
- Electromagnetic Induction and AC circuits
- Quantum Physics
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.