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                | PHY 172 - College Physics II4 credits
 This course is a continuation of PHY 162 - College Physics I . Topics covered include waves; electric forces and fields; direct and alternating currents; magnetic forces and fields; ray optics and image formation; and atomic structure. This course will help students refine their critical thinking skills as they evaluate various topics and concepts while searching for underlying connections between the concepts, which is a skill that should be beneficial in any/all types of careers. This course will also help students gain scientific literacy which will be of vital significance when making important life decisions.
 
 Prerequisites
 PHY 162 - College Physics I  with a C grade or better
 
 Fees
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