PHY 202 - Physics II

Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course covers physics topics, including mechanics, wave motion, sound, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.

Prerequisite(s): Take PHY 201 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Electric Charge and Electric Field
Electric Potential
Electric Currents
DC Circuits
Magnetism
Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday’s Law
Electromagnetic Waves
Light: Geometric Optics
The Wave Nature of Light
Optical Instruments
The Special Theory of Relativity
Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom
Quantum Mechanics of Atoms
Molecules and Solids
Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Scientific, graphic calculator (TI series)

Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain basic physics principles and concepts in electricity and magnetism, optics, special relativity, elementary quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and particle physics.
Utilize analytical and logical reasoning in solving scientific problems.
Utilize effective strategies to collect, verify, and manage information from a variety of sources.
Demonstrate oral communication skills in collaborative group work and presentations.
Demonstrate competence in the terminology, mathematics, and scientific methods used within the discipline.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021