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University Physics II

Fall 2026
A calculus-based second-semester physics course for engineering, physics, and physical science students. University Physics II focuses on fields and circuits: students use vector calculus ideas, flux, line integrals, differential equations, and conservation reasoning to understand electrostatics, electric potential, capacitance, DC circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic induction. Use this path when students need a rigorous E&M sequence that connects math to physical models instead of treating formulas as disconnected cases.

University Physics II Learning Outcomes

Electric Charges, Fields, and Gauss's Law

• Model electric charge, Coulomb interactions, electric fields, and field lines.
• Use Gauss's law, symmetry, and flux to solve electric-field problems.
• Move between point charges, continuous charge distributions, and conductors in electrostatic equilibrium.

Electric Potential

• Connect electric potential energy, potential difference, and electric field.
• Use line integrals, gradients, and equipotential reasoning where calculus gives the cleanest model.
• Analyze potential from point charges, distributions, and energy changes in electric systems.

Conductors and Capacitors

• Analyze conductors, shielding, surface charge, capacitance, and stored electric energy.
• Model parallel plates, dielectrics, and capacitor networks using field and potential ideas.
• Connect energy density and field behavior to physical capacitor design.

Electric Circuits

• Analyze current, resistance, power, Kirchhoff relationships, and DC circuit networks.
• Use differential-equation models for RC circuits and transient behavior.
• Connect circuit equations to charge flow, energy transfer, and measurement.

Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetism

• Model magnetic fields, magnetic forces, and motion of charged particles in fields.
• Use Biot-Savart-style reasoning and Ampere's law for current-produced fields.
• Analyze forces on wires, loops, and current distributions.

Electromagnetic Induction

• Use magnetic flux, Faraday's law, Lenz's law, motional emf, and induced electric fields.
• Connect changing fields, induced currents, and energy transfer across graphs and equations.
• Analyze inductance and RL-style transient behavior at an introductory calculus level.

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