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
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)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.59 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.89 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Alexander Auner | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 24 of 27 |
| Fall 2025 | Ilija Zeljkovic | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 61 of 72 |
| Fall 2024 | Alexander Auner | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 | — | 31 of 37 |
| Fall 2024 | Veneta Tountcheva | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 49 of 65 |
| Fall 2023 | Alexander Auner | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 of 26 |
| Fall 2023 | Ilija Zeljkovic | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 of 59 |
| Fall 2022 | Michael Graf | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 49 of 65 |
| Fall 2021 | Michael Graf | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 41 of 72 |
| Fall 2021 | Tyler Dodge | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 16 of 26 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02