PHYS 2201 Introductory Physics II (Calculus)
PHYS2051 is the laboratory course to supplement the lecture course material. Second semester of a 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. Class size is limited to promote classroom discussion. Topics include fundamentals of electrostatics, simple electrical circuits, magnetism, electromagnetism and electromagnetic oscillations and waves, and selected topics in physical optics. PHYS2200 is a prerequisite for this course.
Course overview
- Department
- Physics
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
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)
- 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
- 3.41 / 5 · Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.63 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Alexander Auner | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 32 of 39 |
| Spring 2025 | Alexander Auner | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 35 of 41 |
| Spring 2024 | Alexander Auner | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.6 | — | 25 of 32 |
| Spring 2023 | Ilija Zeljkovic | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4–6 hrs/week | 26 of 30 |
| Spring 2022 | Ilija Zeljkovic | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 35 of 61 |