Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SDCM-0102 Version: 5 Organization's ID: Physics 112 Organization: Study.com, LLC Location: Online Length: 16 weeks (36 hours) Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 6/1/2026 - 5/31/2029 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2026 11/1/2020 - 5/31/2023 10/1/2017 - 10/31/2020 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introductory Physics II Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is for learners to be able to explain the core principles of thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, relativity, and quantum physics and apply them to solve introductory physics problems. Learning Outcomes: Describe the three modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) using clear examples. Explain the first and second laws of thermodynamics using energy conservation and entropy concepts. Apply the ideal gas law to solve for pressure, volume, or temperature in simple gas systems. Describe the characteristics of the major phases of matter and common phase changes using a particle-level model. Interpret ray diagrams for lenses and mirrors to determine image location and basic image properties. Calculate the electric field at a point due to one or more point charges using Coulomb’s law and superposition. Explain the relationship between electric current and magnetic fields using core qualitative principles (e.g., right-hand rules). Solve introductory time dilation or length contraction problems using special relativity equations. Explain wave–particle duality using introductory examples (e.g., photons or the de Broglie wavelength) as evidence of quantum behavior. Explain basic nuclear physics concepts, including radioactive decay, half-life, and common nuclear reactions. General Topics: Energy Transfers in Physics Heat Transfer and Interaction The Basics of Thermodynamics Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory Light and Electromagnetic Waves Mirrors and Lenses in Geometric Optics Basics of Electrostatics Magnetism Basics Series, Parallel and Combined Circuits Capacitors, Inductors and Alternating Current Modern Quantum Theory Basic Nuclear Physics General and Special Relativity Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Study.com, LLC View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content