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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
0
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
PHYS2100
Corequisites
MATH1101 or MATH1103
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.: 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)

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Official evaluation summary

3.18 / 5

Based on 1,159 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
  • Alenna Streeter
    Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.35/5
  • Alexander Lafleur
    Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.55/5
  • Boxi Song
    Spring 2025 · Official rating 3.54/5
  • Christian Engelbrecht
    Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022 · Official rating 4.36/5
  • Christian Kahn
    Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.06/5
  • G M Dinuka Gallaba
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 3.37/5
  • Linden Hayes
    Summer 2022 · Official rating 5.00/5
  • Michael Sanchez
    Spring 2023 · Official rating 2.59/5
  • Mohamed Al Begaowe
    Spring 2024 · Official rating 3.57/5
  • Parker Hunt
    Spring 2023 · Official rating 3.79/5
  • Shrinkhala Sharma
    Spring 2025, Spring 2023 · Official rating 2.25/5
  • Taichi Murakami
    Spring 2025, Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.11/5
  • Wilber Alfaro Castro
    Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.34/5

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 03
    Summer 2026 · Instructor not listed · TuTh 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Summer 2026 · Instructor not listed · TuTh 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered