Introductory Physics II

Subject	Course No.	Credit Value
Physics	PHYS 1052	Three (3) credit hours

This course introduces wave phenomena and electricity and magnetism. Throughout, the concepts related to motion learned in Introductory Physics I are used to describe and explain new phenomena. The study of waves introduces you to propagating, periodic disturbances. In addition to their importance in mechanical phenomena (e.g., seismic waves), waves form the basis of both optics and acoustics. The study of electricity and magnetism introduces you to the concept of charge and to the effects of charges on their surroundings (fields and forces). You will also learn series, parallel, and mixed-type circuits involving resistors and capacitors, and various analysis techniques to solve for circuit properties.

Note: Credit can only be obtained for one of ECE 1813, PHYS 1052, PHYS 1062 or PHYS 1072.

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Instructor: Ben Newling
Prerequisite: PHYS 1051, PHYS 1061, PHYS 1071, or PHYS 1081; MATH 1003 or MATH 1053. It is recommended that students intending to take Physics courses beyond Introductory Physics should take MATH 1013 or MATH 1063 as co-requisite to this course.

What you will learn

This course is designed to help you:

• Analyze wave phenomena and recognize them in everyday situations.
• Analyze electrical and magnetic phenomena and understand their importance in nature.
• Explain and analyze phenomena involving light, including optical tools like magnifiers, telescopes, microscopes and eye glasses.

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

• Checkpoint questions after reading the textbook (5% total)
• Assignment question after each of 7 modules (18% total)
• Physics in My Life Assignments after each module (14% total)
• Quiz after each module (14% total)
• Partway exam after module 5 (20%)*
• Final exam at the end of the course (29%)*

*Please note that there is a chance to submit corrections after each exam to earn back up to half of the marks that you lost on the exam.

The Final Exam for this course will be invigilated on an approved date using Respondus e-proctoring software (LockDown Browser). This is a free tool provided with this course. More information will be given once you have been registered.

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition and fees. This fee is non-refundable once the add/drop date has passed within the term the course is registered in. Please note this fee will be automatically added and included in your term tuition fees. No further action is required when registering. Learn more about online course tuition and fees and methods of payment.

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