PHYS1222

PHYS 1222 - Introductory Physics for Life Science Majors II (4 Cr.) Physical Sciences

School of Physics & Astronomy (11140) TIOT - College of Science and Engineering

PHYS 1222 - Introductory Physics for Life Science Majors II (4 Cr.) Physical Sciences

Course description

This is the second course in the introductory physics sequence for life science majors. The class exposes the student to physical principles and concepts, demonstrates how these principles can be applied to quantitatively describe natural phenomena, and provides the student with an opportunity to perform hands-on experiments and measurements that model how physical knowledge is obtained. The fundamental principles of thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and nuclear physics are considered.

prereq: PHYS 1221 or equivalent

Minimum credits

4

Maximum credits

4

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Discussion

Laboratory

Lecture

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:

00079

This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)

Physical Sciences

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Fall, Spring & Summer