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Fundamentals of Physics II
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· New Haven, USA
About this course
This is a continuation of Fundamentals of Physics I (PHYS 200), the introductory course on the principles and methods of physics for students with strong preparation in physics and mathematics. PHYS 201 covers electricity, magnetism, optics, and quantum mechanics, with twice-weekly 75-minute lectures, homework, a midterm, and a final exam.
Prerequisite Skills
Skills you should have before taking this course
Fundamentals of Physics I
Single-variable calculus
Elementary vectors
Complex numbers
Introductory classical mechanics
Skills Gained
Skills you will develop by completing this course
Electricity and magnetism
Optics
Quantum mechanics
Electromagnetic waves
Circuit analysis
Vector calculus basics
Single-variable calculus applications in physics
Wave theory of light