Course description:
A calculus-based introduction to electromagnetism. Topics include Coulomb's law,
electric
fields, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitance, circuits, magnetic forces
and fields,
Ampere's law, induction, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves and geometrical
optics.
The honors course sequence is intended for highly motivated students seeking
a challenging and invigorating introduction to physics.
Prerequisites:
(PH1160 or
PH2100) and
MA2160
Allowed Corequisites:
PH1200 or PH2261
Course first offered Fall, 2004. It replaces PH2200H.
Text (Fall, 2004 only):