This course is the second half of a standard 1st year calculus-based physics course (PHYS 1100 is the first half). Topics include electricity and magnetism, geometric optics, physical optics and quantum physics (including radioactivity). Students will perform laboratory experiments connected to these topics and toto familiarize themselves with operating lab instruments such as linear power supplies, digital multi-meters, function generators and oscilloscopes. Students will also learn proper breadboarding and printed wiring board assembly techniques.
Prerequisites
PHYS 1100; MATH 1200 taken prior or concurrently.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Wave optics: superposition, interference, reflection
- Properties of EM waves, light and polarization
- Spectra and Quantization
- Electric forces and fields
- Gauss's law
- Current and Conductivity
- Electric Potential and Field
- DC Circuits
- Power Supplies and DMM
- Function Generators and Oscilloscopes
- Soldering and PCB design
- RC Frequency Response and Phase Difference
- RC Time Constant
- Magnetic Fields
- Electromagnetic Induction and AC circuits
- Quantum Physics
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40922 |
January 6, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Online Lab Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.