PHYS 272 and 272H
Introductory Physics: Fields
Fall Semester 2007
3 credits
Second semester of a
calculus based general physics course. Universal gravitation, electric and
magnetic fields and potentials, simple circuits, Maxwell's equations in
integral form. Continues the application of mathematics to conceptual models,
now with more abstract components.
CORE Distributive Studies Physical Sciences Laboratory Course only when taken
concurrently with PHYS 275. USP Distributive Studies Area B Non-Lab Science
and Mathematics Course. If taken with PHYS 275, course may be counted as USP
Distributive Studies Area B Course Lab Science Course.
Prerequisites: (PHYS171 or PHYS161) and MATH141. Corequisite: MATH241. Credit
will be granted for only one of the following: PHYS272 or PHYS260 and PHYS261
(Formerly: PHYS262) or PHYS142.