University Physics II - PHY 242 at Tidewater Community College


         
 
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PHY 242 - University Physics II
Covers waves, electromagnetism and optics. Includes mechanical waves and sound, electrostatics, Ohm's law and DC circuits, magnetic forces and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits, ray optics, and wave optics. Part II of II. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: PHY 241 with a grade of C or better and MTH 264 with a grade of C or better.
4 credits

Schedule at Tidewater Community College

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
90696 PHY 242-D01B 4
 M W   
2:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virginia Beach Campus P
This class is paired with lab L01B.
90707 PHY 242-D01C 4
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Chesapeake Campus P
This class is paired with lab L01C.

Spring 2027 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
37986 PHY 242-D01B 4
 M W   
2:00 p.m.-3:20 p.m.
 2027-01-11 Virginia Beach Campus P
37969 PHY 242-D03C 4
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2027-01-11 Chesapeake Campus P
37987 PHY 242-L01B 0
   W   
9:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
 2027-01-11 Virginia Beach Campus P
37988 PHY 242-L03C 0
  Tu    
1:30 p.m.-4:20 p.m.
 2027-01-11 Chesapeake Campus P
37973 PHY 242-L05B 0
  Tu    
7:00 p.m.-9:50 p.m.
 2027-01-11 Virginia Beach Campus P
37972 PHY 242-O05B 4
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Virtual Location WW
This class has no scheduled meeting times. It will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and Internet service.
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