2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 29, 2024  
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EGG 132 - Technical Physics II


Credits: 4
Description
Continuation of EGG 131 . Covers thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, basic AC/DC circuits, solid state physics, optics, and an introduction to modern physics.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of thermodynamics, heat engines, heat pumps and refrigerators.
  2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of voltage, current, resistance, basic DC circuits, capacities and capacitors.
  3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of electromagnetic induction, conductance and capacitance, basic AC circuits, generators and motors.
  4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the nature of light, colors, polarization and illumination.
  5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of lenses, mirrors, optical instruments such as projectors, microscopes and telescopes.
  6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of photoelectric effect, lasers and x-rays.
  7. Demonstrate a working knowledge of nuclear reaction, radiation detectors and nuclear energy.
  8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of solar radiation, solar energy and solar heating.

Prerequisite: EGG 131  



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