PHYS 2207

PHYS 2207

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

PHYS 2207-PHYS 2208 is a two-semester introduction to physics, intended for students majoring in biological science, physical science, or mathematics. The course provides a rich exposure to the methods of physics and to the basic analytical and scientific communication skills required by all scientists. Lectures are illustrated with applications from the sciences, medicine, and everyday life. Labs highlight topics from the lectures and utilize computer-aided data acquisition and analysis. Recitation sections emphasize learning via cooperative problem-solving. The course covers mechanics, conservation laws, gravitation, fluids, oscillations and waves, acoustics and thermal physics. At the level of University Physics for the Physical and Life Sciences, Vol. I, by Kesten and Tauck.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: high school physics plus MATH 1110 or MATH 1106, or solid understanding of the basic concepts of introductory calculus.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: EAS 1600, PHYS 1101, PHYS 1112, PHYS 1116, PHYS 2207.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS, PHS-AS)

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4584 PHYS 2207   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    Watch for openings on Student Center. If you are enrolled in PHYS 2207 and a preferable section opens, you can safely swap to the new section following the directions at www.physics.cornell.edu/swap without risk of dropping the class. You cannot be added to a class that is closed. Contact physicsenrollment@cornell.edu for additional assistance.

  •  4600 PHYS 2207   DIS 201

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
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  • Instruction Mode: Online

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

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    • Sep 2 - Dec 19, 2020
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