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PHYS-2070 (14/15) [& PHYS-2150]

Electricity and Light (4 credits)

WMU Spring 2010 Semester

Registration CRN Numbers:

CRN 14400 - PHYS 2070 - 100

MTuWThF Noon-12:50 · 1110 Rood Hall

CRN 14401 - PHYS 2070 - 150

MTuWThF 2:00- 2:50 · 1110 Rood Hall

CRN xxxxx - PHYS 2150 - 0

[For PHYS-2150 Registration Call Number, see Physics Dept. Secretary, 1120 Everett Tower]

Office Hours (Current) · Syllabus (from Spring 2009) ·

This was the textbook for Spring 2009:

Serway 7th ed WMU Volume 2

Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Serway & Jewitt, WMU 7th edition, Volume 2. ISBN-10: 0-94954-6853-3 ISBN-13: 978-0-4954-6853-0

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PHYS 2070: University Physics II (4 hrs)

This course follows PHYS 2050 and consists of studies in electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetic radiation. A student can receive credit for only one of the following courses: PHYS 2070 or PHYS 1150. Prerequisites: PHYS 2050, MATH 1230 or MATH 1710, and MATH 2720 or MATH 2300 concurrently.

PHYS 2080: University Physics II Laboratory (1 hr)

This is a laboratory course which includes exercises related to topics covered in PHYS 2070. A student can receive credit for only one of the following courses: PHYS 2080 or PHYS 1160. Corequisites: PHYS 2070.

PHYS 2150: Electricity and Light Problems (1 hr)

This course is intended for those who have had 1150 General Physics II, or its equivalent at another school, and who need to show credit in 2070 Electricity and Light. The emphasis is on problem solving using calculus with the mathematical rigor required in PHYS 2070. This course plus PHYS 1150 is equivalent to PHYS 2070. Prerequisites: PHYS 1150 General Physics II or equivalent, MATH 1230 or MATH 1710, and MATH 2720 or MATH 2300 concurrently.

Jan. 11 Mon - PHYS-2070/2150 begins
Feb. 26 Fri - Spirit Day (no classes)
Mar.  1-5   - Spring Break (no classes)
Apr. 17 Fri - Last Regular Day of Class
Apr.  26-30 - FINALS WEEK
Apr. 30 Fri - Spring Session Ends
May   4 Tue - Grades due at Noon