PHYS 2101 Introduction to Physics II (Calculus)
PHYS2051 is the laboratory course to supplement the lecture course material. Second semester of a 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 are electrostatics, electrical circuits, magnetism, electromagnetism and electromagnetic waves, topics in physical optics, and basic concepts of special relativity and quantum physics.
Course overview
- Department
- Physics
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
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.: PHYS2101 Physics II (calculus) and PHYS2051 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)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.18 / 5 · Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.50 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 9
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | G M Dinuka Gallaba | 3.2 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 133 of 156 |
| Summer 2025 | Christian Engelbrecht | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 7–9 hrs/week | 18 of 19 |
| Spring 2025 | Boxi Song | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 46 of 53 |
| Spring 2025 | G M Dinuka Gallaba | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 180 of 208 |
| Spring 2025 | Shrinkhala Sharma | 2.6 | 2.5 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 38 of 48 |
| Spring 2025 | Taichi Murakami | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 47 of 54 |
| Summer 2024 | Christian Engelbrecht | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | — | 4 of 5 |
| Spring 2024 | Alexander Lafleur | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 39 of 47 |
| Spring 2024 | G M Dinuka Gallaba | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 157 of 187 |
| Spring 2024 | Mohamed Al Begaowe | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 39 of 46 |
| Spring 2024 | Taichi Murakami | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 40 of 48 |
| Summer 2023 | Christian Engelbrecht | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 of 11 |
| Spring 2023 | Christian Kahn | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.4 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 36 of 49 |
| Spring 2023 | G M Dinuka Gallaba | 3.3 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 127 of 165 |
| Spring 2023 | Michael Sanchez | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.3 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 20 of 30 |
| Spring 2023 | Parker Hunt | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 34 of 43 |
| Spring 2023 | Shrinkhala Sharma | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 37 of 43 |
| Summer 2022 | Christian Engelbrecht | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 3 of 8 |
| Summer 2022 | Linden Hayes | 3.7 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 3 of 6 |
| Spring 2022 | Alenna Streeter | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 29 of 48 |
| Spring 2022 | G M Dinuka Gallaba | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 100 of 161 |
| Spring 2022 | Wilber Alfaro Castro | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 21 of 35 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 04
- Section 05
- Section 06
- Section 07
- Section 08
- Section 09
- Section 10
- Section 11
- Section 12