General Physics 2
General Physics 2
Course Description
Non-calculus based general physics course for Science majors. Study of temperature, kinetic theory, gas laws, heat, oscillatory motion and waves, and electricity.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply principles and laws of kinetic theory of gases to explain physical phenomena and solve problems.
- Explain heat and work in Physics and everyday phenomena.
- Explain wave propagation.
- Describe laws of electricity and their manifestation in physical universe.
- Interpret fundamental physical principles and major laws of physics using the concept of scientific method.
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