17-215 General Physics 2
This course is a calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism. Properties and sources of electric and magnetic fields are investigated. Electric and magnetic forces and torques; induction; DC and, time permitting, AC circuits; and the physics of various circuit components are covered. Maxwell's equations are introduced. Lecture students must also concurrently enroll in
17-216. Courses
17-215 and
17-218 may be taken in any order.
Credits
3
Prerequisite
C- or better in
17-210.