PHY156 General Physics II

1. Prerequisites	:	none
2. Contents	:	Electromagnetism: electric charge and electric field, Gauss' law, electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, current, resistance and electromotive force, direct-current, magnetic field and magnetic forces, electromagnetic induction, alternating current, electromagnetic waves. Optics: the nature and propagation of light, geometric optics, interference, diffraction.
3. Objectives	:	To introduce the concept of electricity and magnetism.
4. Textbook/ Lecture notes	:	Young and Freedman: “University Physics”. Volume 2, Pearson Education, 2008. Note: For electronics engineers the volumes 1, 2 and 3 are recommended, whereas for computer engineers only volumes 1 and 2 are of interest.
5. Attendance	:	Compulsory attendance for theory lectures is 70% and for lab lectures 80%.
6. Grading	:	Midterm 40% Final 60%
7. Academic dishonesty	:	Academic dishonesty is related to cheating and plagiarism. Copying in whole or in part others’ assignments, lab works or exams, is considered cheating respectively plagiarism. All parties involved will receive a zero score for the lab, assignment or the exam.