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2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog

PHYS 122 - General Physics II


A continuation of PHYS 121 . The course is calculus-based with an accompanying laboratory. It is designed for students desiring professional careers in science. The course provides a rigorous introduction to the following topics: 1) electricity and magnetism, 2) geometric optics, 3) physical optics and waves, 4) modern physics. Students may take MATH 132  either prior to enrollment in or concurrently with the class.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Spring
Attributes: Natural Science with Lab (NSL)
Prerequisites: PHYS 121  with a grade of C- or better, MATH 132  
Corequisites: MATH 132 , PHYS 142