Course Number: Phys 2320
Course Name: Introduction to Classical Physics II
Credits: 4 Cr
Contact information Fall/Spring/Summer: Paula Herrera-Siklody siklody@iastate.edu
PreReq: Credit in: Phys 2310 or Phys 2410. Credit in Math 1660
Associated courses: Phys 2320H (honors), Phys 2320L and Phys 2320 (Summer).
Course description
Second part of a two-semester introductory Physics sequence. Phys 2320 is calculus-based and provides the necessary physics foundation for Engineering majors. Phys 2230 has 3 hours of lecture plus 1 recitation per week.
Topics covered:
- Electric forces and fields
- Electrical currents
- DC circuits
- Magnetic forces and fields
- LR, LC, LCR circuits
- AC circuits