Aug 05, 2026  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

PHYS 1082 - Calculus Based Physics II



5 Credits
Explores topics in electricity and magnetism, light and optics. This course is a continuation of Physics 1081.

Pre-Requisites MATH 1133 , PHYS 1081 

Major Content Areas
Interference and Diffraction: 5%

Light and Optics, mirrors, lenses: 20%

Electromagnetic Waves: 5%

Electromagnetic Induction and Inductance: 15%

Current, Resistors, Capacitors, DC Circuits, AC Circuits: 20%

Magnetic Fields, sources of magnetic fields, magnetic materials: 15%

Electrostatics: Static Electric Forces, Electric fields, Gauss’ Law, Electric Potential: 20%

Learning Outcomes
Plan, execute, and interpret controlled experiments involving physical variables.

Use concepts and laws of physics to extract information from physical situations and laboratory data to make theoretical predictions.

State law of physics, and their limits of applicability, and recognize their applications.

Define concepts related to physical variables and state how they are measured.

Make physical measurements as accurately as the instruments allow.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
03 - Natural Science

02 - Critical Thinking