PHYS 104: Electricity and Magnetism - Second Semester (2026)

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism. It begins by discussing electric charges, their interactions, and their influence on the surrounding space through electric fields and potentials. The course then introduces capacitors and the storage of electric energy, establishing connections to broader topics in physics. Subsequent chapters address direct current and electric energy consumption, followed by an exploration of magnetic fields and their effects on electric charges. The course further explains the relationship between electricity and magnetism, detailing how each can generate the other. Finally, the course concludes with electromagnetic induction and its applications in alternating current circuits, which are examined in detail.

 Main Textbook

Serway, R. A., & Jewett, J. W. (2018). *Physics for Scientists and Engineers* (10th ed.)

Secondary Textbook

Halliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. (2013). *Fundamentals of Physics* (10th ed.). Wiley.

 Resources

Online simulations: PhET