PHYS 2200 Introductory 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 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; similar to PHYS2100 in pace and content but at a greater depth appropriate for physical science majors. Class size is limited to promote classroom discussion. Topics cover classical mechanics, including Newton's laws, energy, rotational motion, oscillations, waves, and gravitation.

Course overview

Department
Physics
School
MCAS
Credits
4
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall

Catalog details

Prerequisites
MATH1102 required. May be taken concurrently.
Corequisites
MATH1102 or ADMT1100 or MATH1100
Satisfies core
Natural Science

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Geological Sciences B.S.: (D) Corequisite: two semesters of Physics with labs (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Environmental Geoscience B.S.: (E) Corequisite: two semesters of Physics with labs, or two semesters of Chemistry with labs, or three semesters of Biology (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • Human-Centered Engineering B.S.: Corequisite Courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • 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)
  • Computer Science B.S.: Required science component (two-semester laboratory sequence) (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)
  • Physics: Required Physics Courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
  • University Core: Natural Science (All undergraduates)

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Official evaluation summary

3.59 / 5

Based on 341 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

  • Ilija Zeljkovic
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.40/5
  • Ying Ran
    Fall 2026
  • Alexander Auner
    Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023 · Official rating 3.19/5
  • Michael Graf
    Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.98/5
  • Tyler Dodge
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.87/5
  • Veneta Tountcheva
    Fall 2024 · Official rating 3.36/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Ying Ran · 245 Beacon Street Room 107 MWF 09:00AM-09:50AM;Higgins Hall 263 Th 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Ilija Zeljkovic · 245 Beacon Street Room 102 Th 04:00PM-04:50PM;Higgins Hall 300 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered