PHYS2201 · Physics
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
PHYS2051 is the laboratory course to supplement the lecture course material. Second semester of a calculus-based introduction to physics for those majoring in the physical sciences. Students utilize analytical reasoning combined with mathematical formalism to fully explore the development, consequences and limitations of the classical principles of physics. Class size is limited to promote classroom discussion. Topics include fundamentals of electrostatics, simple electrical circuits, magnetism, electromagnetism and electromagnetic oscillations and waves, and selected topics in physical optics. PHYS2200 is a prerequisite for this course.
Course experience
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Organization
4.3 / 5
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Challenge
4.7 / 5
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Attendance
4.4 / 5
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Assignments
4.1 / 5
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Weekly effort
~5
hours per week
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Across time
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Spring 2025
1 sectionSpring 2024
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 sectionSpring 2021
1 sectionSpring 2020
1 section