PHYS 2207

PHYS 2207

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Physics 2207-PHYS 2208 is a two-semester introductory physics sequence with lab. The first course, Physics 2207, builds the foundations for quantitatively modeling the world around us and reasoning about physical phenomena. These skills are developed in the context of mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and waves. Includes applications from the sciences, medicine, and everyday life. Taught at the level of College Physics by Knight, Jones, and Field.


Prerequisites high school physics plus MATH 1110 or MATH 1106, or solid understanding of the basic concepts of introductory calculus.

Forbidden Overlaps PHYS 1101, PHYS 1112, PHYS 2207

Distribution Requirements (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS), (SCT-IL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory.

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    For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.

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    For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.

  •  2968 PHYS 2207   LEC 003

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    For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.

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