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 a tool to study and learn these concepts.

Class Annoucements

Welcome to Physics 2112 (Fall 2024)

Be sure to monitor this space for important information and course updates.  This page will be updated on a regular basis. (Last Update: September 24th, 2024.)

  • Your next lecture will take place on Wednesday, September 25th in BIC-3535 starting prompty at 12:00 Noon.
  • Be sure to reread Chapter 8.3-8.4 of the Openstax textbook for class on Wednesday, September 25th.
  • Your next laboratory session will take place on Tuesday, September 30th in BIC-3F07 starting promptly at 1:00 PM.
  • The ExpertTA Homework 7 (Capacitance and Capacitors) will be now due by 11:30PM on Tuesday, September 24th.
  • The ExpertTA Homework 8 (Capacitors and Dielectrics) will be due by 11:30PM on Thursday, September 26th.
  • Quiz #4 covering Capacitors and Capacitance will take place on Monday, September 30th startinfg promptly at 12:00 Noon.  The quiz will take 20 minutes.
  • Exam 1 covering Electric Charge, Forces, Fields, Flux and Gauss' Law, Electric Potential and Electric Potential Energy, Capacitance and Capacitors will now take place on Tuesday, October 1st.  You will be provided a formula sheet containing constants, conversions, equations, etc.  Click on the "Sample Equation Sheet for Exam 1" link below to access.
  • Practive exams are available.  Some have solutions, while others do not.  Click on the "Practice UIUC Exams" link below to access.

Class Resources:

Exam 1 Resources

General Resources