AEP 2170

Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Second in a three semester introductory physics sequence. Explores quantitative modeling of the physical world through a study of electricity and magnetism. More mathematical and abstract than a typical introductory electricity and magnetism course. Topics include electrostatics, behavior of matter in electric fields, circuits, magnetic fields, Faraday's law, AC circuits, and electromagnetic waves. Makes substantial use of vector calculus. At the level of Electricity and Magnetism by Purcell.

Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 PHYS 1110 with PHYS 1112, PHYS 1116, PHYS 2213, for students matriculating Fall 2021 or later, to complete the required sequence; Vector calculus at the level of MATH 1920, MATH 2220, or MATH 2240. Mathematics prerequisites can be waived at discretion of instructor. Corequisites: None.

Forbidden Overlaps REF-FA25 AEP 2170, PHYS 1102, PHYS 2208, PHYS 2213, PHYS 2217

Enrollment Priority REF-FA25 Primarily for: prospective majors in Physics, Astronomy, or Engineering Physics.

Distribution Requirements (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS)

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