PHYS 2100 Introduction to Physics I (Calculus)

PHYS2050 is the laboratory course to supplement the lecture course material. First semester of a two-semester calculus-based introduction to physics primarily for biology majors and premedical students. The development and application of classical physical principles are covered, and students are introduced to more advanced mathematical techniques to extend these applications. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving to better understand the implications of these principles, as well as to develop analytical skills. Topics include classical mechanics, including Newton's laws, energy, rotational motion, hydrostatics and fluid dynamics, oscillations, waves, and gravitation.

Course overview

Department
Physics
School
MCAS
Credits
4
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall,Periodically in the Summer

Catalog details

Corequisites
MATH1100 or ADMT1100 or MATH1102
Satisfies core
Natural Science

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Applied Physics B.S.: Introductory Physics I and II (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Physics B.S.: Introductory Physics I and II (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Mathematics B.S.: Natural science, computer science, or economics corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biochemistry B.S.: PHYS2100 Physics I (calculus) and PHYS2050 Laboratory (5 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Biology B.S.: Quantitative corequisite options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Chemistry B.S.: Two semesters of physics lecture and laboratory (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • University Core: Natural Science (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

3.21 / 5

Based on 1,103 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Alexander Auner
    Summer 2026, Summer 2025, Summer 2024 · Official rating 4.56/5
  • G M Dinuka H Gallaba
    Fall 2026
  • Alexander Lafleur
    Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.46/5
  • Faranak Bahrami
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.53/5
  • G M Dinuka Gallaba
    Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.32/5
  • Jan Engelbrecht
    Summer 2023, Summer 2022 · Official rating 3.40/5
  • Kaelyn Dauer
    Fall 2022 · Official rating 4.17/5
  • Linden Hayes
    Summer 2022 · Official rating 5.00/5
  • Michael Sanchez
    Fall 2023, Fall 2022 · Official rating 2.52/5
  • Mohamed Al Begaowe
    Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.19/5
  • Shrinkhala Sharma
    Fall 2023 · Official rating 2.42/5
  • Taichi Murakami
    Fall 2025 · Official rating 3.73/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Alexander Auner · MTuTh 03:00PM-05:10PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Summer 2026 · Instructor not listed · TuTh 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · G M Dinuka H Gallaba · Higgins Hall 300 MWF 09:00AM-09:50AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · G M Dinuka H Gallaba · Higgins Hall 300 MWF 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Higgins Hall 263 M 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Higgins Hall 265 M 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered
  • Section 05
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Higgins Hall 265 M 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
  • Section 06
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Higgins Hall 260 Tu 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
  • Section 07
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Higgins Hall 263 Tu 03:00PM-03:50PM;Higgins Hall 263 Tu 3:00PM-3:50PM · Offered
  • Section 08
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Higgins Hall 265 W 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered
  • Section 09
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Higgins Hall 263 W 02:00PM-02:50PM;Not offered in Fall 2025 · Offered
  • Section 10
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Higgins Hall 265 W 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
  • Section 11
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Higgins Hall 275 Th 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
  • Section 12
    Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Higgins Hall 263 F 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered