College of Science

Physics 172, 241 and 272 Test-Out Dates

We will NOT be offering test out dates for Phys 172,241,272 for "Day on Campus" summer/08, due to low response in previous years. The testing dates will be as follows:

Fri. Aug. 22 @ 1:30-5:00 PM in Phys rm 176

Tues. Aug. 26 @ 6:00-10:00 PM in Phys rm 176

Pre-registration is not required

If you have any questions, please call or email Carol Buuck.

Thank you,

Carol D. Buuck
Schedule Deputy/Undergrad Teach Coord.
Physics Building, Room 144
525 Northwestern Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2036
Phone: 765-494-7713
E-mail: buuck@purdue.edu

PHYS 172: for requirements refer to the PHYS 172 course page
· Test-out Practice Exams (PDF): 1 | 2

PHYS 241: for requirements refer to the PHYS 241 course page

PHYS 272: for requirements refer to the PHYS 272 course page

Topics to review for PHYS 272: Calculus-based physics course using concepts of electric and magnetic fields and an atomic description of matter to describe polarization, fields produced by charge distributions, potential, electrical circuits, magnetic forces, induction, and related topics, leading to Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic radiation and an introduction to waves and interference. 3-D graphical simulations and numerical problem solving by computer are employed throughout.
The test-out exam does not include computer simulations etc.
Suggestion: You may consider reviewing the text “Matter & Interactions II” by Chabay|Sherwood

Students must bring: a Photo ID and a completed 231 form signed by an advisor!

Calculators: May only use a one-line display non-graphing, non-programmable calculator.

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