Physics 231 - Fundamentals of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism

Dr. Stuart Elston

Nielsen Physics 515

974-7818

selston@utk.edu

General Information

Meeting Time and Place: MW 9:05 - 9:55 Nielsen Physics Room 415

Office Hours: MW 10:10 - 11:00 and by appointment

Text: Young and Freedman, University Physics, 11th Edition with Modern Physics

Course Description

This course is intended to provide a foundation in the physics of electricity and magnetism as well as an introduction to DC and AC circuits. The course will cover most of the material in chapters 21 - 31 of Young and Freedman.

Prerequisites

The course and textbook presume a familiarity with calculus and calculus concepts. A background in mathematics up to the level of Math 141 - 142, or equivalent, is recommended.