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PC242 - Physics for the Physical Sciences ll: Electricity & Magnetism

This is the second block of a two-block sequence in introductory physics for students planning to major in the physical sciences or enter an engineering program. This course covers electricity & magnetism, waves, and optics. The course emphasizes mathematically rigorous problem solving. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World lab or field requirement. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: FRL requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: SA requirement.

Prerequisite: Mathematics 129 and Physics 241.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: Lab, Critical Perspectives: Q

1 unit — Krishnarao, Lang, Monahan

Previously Featured Offering

Block 2, Sep. 2020
Instructor: Adam Light, Evelyn Schumer
PC242 explores electrical and magnetic phenomena. We will discuss physics as a system of models for understanding and predicting the behavior of objects, as well as a culture that requires our active attention. Topics include objectivity, reductionism, electrical and magnetic interactions, circuits, electromagnetic waves, etc.
magnetic fields

Offerings

Term Block Title Instructor Location Student Limit/Available Updated
Fall 2024 Block 2 Physics for the Physical Sciences ll: Electricity & Magnetism Natalie Gosnell Barnes Science Center 219 32 / 9 05/20/2025
Spring 2025 Block 8 Physics for the Physical Sciences ll: Electricity & Magnetism Dhanesh Krishnarao, Evelyn Schumer Barnes Science Center 219 32 / -3 05/20/2025
Fall 2025 Block 2 Physics for the Physical Dhanesh Krishnarao, Kristine Lang TBA 32 / 8 05/20/2025
Spring 2026 Block 8 Physics for the Physical Kristine Lang, Christopher Monahan TBA 32 / 32 05/20/2025
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