PHYS 004. General Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism, Light, and Waves

Topics include electric and magnetic forces and fields, electric energy, Maxwell’s equations, fundamental circuit laws and basic circuit elements, and mechanical and electromagnetic waves. This course is part of the introductory sequence taken by students majoring in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, and engineering, and is a prerequisite for the junior-level physics major curriculum. It welcomes both non-majors and prospective majors who are interested in engaging rigorously and deeply with both the mathematical and conceptual descriptions of physics.
Prerequisite: PHYS 003 or the permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: MATH 025 or equivalent.
Natural sciences and engineering practicum.
Lab required.
1 credit.
Spring 2027. Banner.
Spring 2028 Zanger.
Catalog chapter: Physics and Astronomy
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/physics-astronomy

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