Physics 2112

Physics 2112 - Physics for Engineers and Scientists II

The goal of this course is for students to develop a basic understanding of the physical concepts involved in electrical and magnetic fields, basic electrical circuits, along with geometrical and physical optics. A significant emphasis will be placed on the basic concepts involved. Calculations and calculus will be used as tools to study and learn these concepts.

Class Announcements

Welcome to Physics 2112 (Fall 2025)

Be sure to monitor this space for important information and course updates.  This page is currently under construction.  Please be patient.  This page will be updated regularly.   (Last Update: December 3rd, 2025.)

  • Your next lecture will take place on Thursday, December 4th, in BIC-3H06 starting promptly at 12:00 Noon.  Be sure to read the content of Sections 3.1-3.4 of Openstax... Volume 3 (or the relevant material from any calculus-based textbook you choose) in preparation for class on Wednesday.
  • Lecture notes for select topics are being made available.  Scroll down to the "Lecture Notes" section and click on the desired topic.
  • Quiz #10 will take place on Thursday, December 4th, starting promptly at 12:00 Noon.  The quiz will cover geometrical (ray) optics: reflection, refraction, mirrors, and lenses.  The quiz will take 20 minutes.
  • The ExpertTA Homework 22: Mirrors & Lenses will be due on Tuesday, December 2nd, at 11:59 PM.  Note that you can still get 50% credit for any part of any problem that you correctly complete within 24 hours after the cut-off time.
  • The ExpertTA Homework 23: Optical Systems will be due on Thursday, December 4th, at 11:59 PM.  Note that you can still get 50% credit for any part of any problem that you correctly complete within 24 hours after the cut-off time.
  • Check out the Optics Bench Simulators listed under the "Geometrical Optics" heading of the Lecture Notes below.  Play with the simulations.  Use them to help clarify raytracing rules.
  • Your last laboratory session will take place on Tuesday, December 9th, in BIC-3F07, starting promptly at 1:00 PM.  Your Handout Investigation: Optics will be due at the start (1:00 PM) of your session on Tuesday.  A handout for your last session will be provided shortly.  Stay tuned.

Class Resources:

Lab Resources for Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025:

Optics Pre-lab (Due Tuesday, December 2nd at 1:00 PM)

Optics Lab Activities (Needed Tuesday, December 2nd & Due Tuesday, Decemebr 9th at 1:00 PM)

Optics lab Homework (Due Tuesday, Decemebr 9th at 1:00 PM)

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Lecture Notes:

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