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PHYS 181

Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Thermodynamic laws, kinetic theory, electric charge, field, potential, current, dielectrics, circuit elements, magnetic fields and materials, electromagnetic oscillations.

Requirements

Prerequisites

MATH 182PHYS 180
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): MATH 182; PHYS 180.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Core

CO4

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate problem solving skills in various types of problems in physics using quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and appropriate mathematical techniques.
  • use scientific methods to understand and explain concepts in physics.
  • connect physics concepts and problems to their world experience.