PHYS 2217

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  • Schedule of Classes - August 22, 2026 7:07PM EDT

PHYS 2217
Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Second in a three semester introductory physics sequence. Explores quantitative modeling of the physical world through a study of electricity and magnetism. More mathematical and abstract than a typical introductory electricity and magnetism course. Topics include electrostatics, behavior of matter in electric fields, circuits, magnetic fields, Faraday's law, AC circuits, and electromagnetic waves. Makes substantial use of vector calculus. At the level of Electricity and Magnetism by Purcell.


Forbidden Overlaps AEP 2170, PHYS 1102, PHYS 2208, PHYS 2213, PHYS 2217

Enrollment Information Primarily for: prospective majors in Physics, Astronomy, or Engineering Physics. Recommended prerequisites: PHYS 1110 and PHYS 1112; PHYS 1116; PHYS 2213.

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

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 2170

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3174 PHYS 2217   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3175 PHYS 2217   DIS 201

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    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3176 PHYS 2217   DIS 202

  •  
    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person