PHYS 172 — Physics II Lecture
This course is a continuation of Physics 171. Physics 172 (algebra/trigonometry based) covers latter topics in mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. The course begins with a study of oscillatory motion, mechanical waves, sound, and a discussion of human hearing. Topics in electromagnetism include sources and properties of electric and magnetic fields and how these interact charged particles and currents, electrical circuits, induction, and electromagnetic waves. The course covers both geometric and physical optics, including image formation, interference, and diffraction. The course ends on an introduction to special relativity and old quantum theory.