Aug 26, 2025  
2025-2026 Course of Study Bulletin 
  
2025-2026 Course of Study Bulletin

PHYS - 1310 General Physics II


Description
A calculus-level introduction to electric fields, magnetic fields, light waves, and modern physics. Topics include: electric fields, electric current, electric circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics, physical optics, quantum physics, atomic physics, lasers, nuclear physics and applications in biology, medicine, and geology. This course is appropriate for biology, chemistry, and geosciences majors. Only one of PHYS 1310 or PHYS 1312  may be taken for credit. Prerequisite: PHYS 1309  or PHYS 1311 ; PHYS 1112  is normally taken concurrently but is not required.

Credits: 3
Course Level: Lower Division
Academic Level: Undergraduate