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PHY132F Introduction to Physics II - Course Homepage
PHY132-H1F: Fall 2009Welcome!
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Physics is the study of matter, motion and energy, as well as space and time itself! PHY132 is the second half of a first-year university physics course primarily for students not intending to pursue a Specialist or Major program in Physical or Mathematical Sciences. The first half is PHY131. Topics in PHY132 include: waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism and special relativity.
The
prerequisite for this course is PHY131 or PHY151. The co-requisite for this course is MAT135,
MAT137 or MAT157.
Required Text: “Physics for Scientists and Engineers” 2nd Edition (Copyright 2008) by Randall Knight. This course covers Chapters 20, 21, 23-27, 29-33, 35, 37.
Marking scheme for this course:
40%: Final Exam
30%: 2 Term Tests
12%: Work submitted during Practicals, done with your team
5%: Written Homework
6%: Online
www.masteringphysics.com homeworks, done individually
4%: L