PHYS 202 - Physics of Electromagnetism and Optics

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

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Description:

A broad coverage of classical electromagnetism and optics. The areas covered include: electric charge, electric fields, electric potential, capacitors and dielectrics, DC circuits, magnetic fields, magnetic properties of matter, AC circuits, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, the nature and propagation of light, geometrical optics, and wave optics. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Enrollment Requirement: PHYS 201 or 205, and MATH 162 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in each.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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