PH 203 General Physics

The third course of a three-course series of introductory college physics for students who plan to transfer credit to a four-year college or university, or for anyone desiring an understanding of physics principles. Covers topics such as electric fields and potential, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, AC and DC circuits, atomic physics, and nuclear processes. Includes a laboratory component.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

PH 201 and PH 202 with a grade of C or better.

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AGS Math/Science, AS Physical Science, AAOT Science/Math Lab Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe and explain the motion of charged physical objects in an electric field. Describe and explain the relationship between electric field and electric potential. Solve problems in serial and parallel circuits. Describe and explain the motion of charged physical objects in a magnetic field. Solve problems dealing with electromagnetic induction. Solve problems dealing with one topic of modern physics such as relativity, quantization or nuclear physics. Design an experiment, collect data, synthesize data, and report on results.