Physics (PHYS)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

PHYS 1012

Provides auxiliary instruction and practice for PHYS 1112 and promotes a deep understanding of basic concepts in mechanics. Recommended for students who seek additional opportunities to engage with course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2941 PHYS 1012   SEM 101

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Baker, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 1013

Provides auxiliary instruction and practice for PHYS 2213 and promotes a deep understanding of basic concepts in electromagnetism. Recommended for students who seek additional opportunities to engage with ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2942 PHYS 1013   SEM 101

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Baker, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 1110

This laboratory course is an introduction to the nature and skills of experimentation in physics. Students will engage in multi-week investigations, creatively design their own experiments, and explore ... view course details

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

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  3205 PHYS 1110   LEC 001

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3206 PHYS 1110   LEC 002

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3207 PHYS 1110   LAB 401

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3208 PHYS 1110   LAB 402

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3209 PHYS 1110   LAB 403

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3210 PHYS 1110   LAB 404

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3211 PHYS 1110   LAB 405

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3212 PHYS 1110   LAB 406

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3213 PHYS 1110   LAB 407

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3214 PHYS 1110   LAB 408

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3215 PHYS 1110   LAB 409

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3216 PHYS 1110   LAB 410

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3217 PHYS 1110   LAB 411

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3218 PHYS 1110   LAB 412

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3219 PHYS 1110   LAB 413

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3220 PHYS 1110   LAB 414

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3221 PHYS 1110   LAB 415

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3222 PHYS 1110   LAB 416

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3223 PHYS 1110   LAB 417

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3224 PHYS 1110   LAB 418

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3225 PHYS 1110   LAB 419

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3226 PHYS 1110   LAB 420

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3227 PHYS 1110   LAB 421

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 1112

First course in a three-semester introductory physics sequence. This course is taught in a largely flipped', highly interactive manner, with reading preparation and online reading quizzes required for ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2943 PHYS 1112   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  2944 PHYS 1112   LEC 002

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  2945 PHYS 1112   DIS 201

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2946 PHYS 1112   DIS 202

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2947 PHYS 1112   DIS 203

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2948 PHYS 1112   DIS 204

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2949 PHYS 1112   DIS 205

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2950 PHYS 1112   DIS 206

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2951 PHYS 1112   DIS 207

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2952 PHYS 1112   DIS 208

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2953 PHYS 1112   DIS 209

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2954 PHYS 1112   DIS 210

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2955 PHYS 1112   DIS 211

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2956 PHYS 1112   DIS 212

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 1116

First in a three-semester introductory physics sequence. Explores quantitative modeling of the physical world through a study of mechanics. More mathematical than a typical mechanics course - for example, ... view course details

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2957 PHYS 1116   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  2958 PHYS 1116   DIS 201

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2959 PHYS 1116   DIS 202

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2960 PHYS 1116   DIS 203

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2961 PHYS 1116   DIS 204

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 1190

Students perform the laboratory component of one of the introductory courses ( PHYS 1101 , PHYS 1102 , PHYS 2207, PHYS 2208, PHYS 2214) to complement the lecture-related course credit acquired elsewhere. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  2962 PHYS 1190   LAB 401

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For students who have approved transfer credit for PHYS 1101, 2207, or 2214. Students needing credit for the lab component of PHYS 1112 must enroll in PHYS 1110. The Physics office will refer students for enrollment once transfer credit is approved.

PHYS 1201

One of the existential problems of our time is telling the difference between something that is fake and something that is real. Physics can be a powerful tool for making such distinctions because it provides ... view course details

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2963 PHYS 1201   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Dickinson, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    All enrollment is done exclusively via Student Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Students can not change sections unless they are able to do so themselves in Student Center using the directions at www.physics.cornell.edu/swap. Do not enroll with the expectation that you can be moved to a full discussion section.

  •  2964 PHYS 1201   DIS 201

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Dickinson, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    All enrollment is done exclusively via Student Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Students can not change sections unless they are able to do so themselves in Student Center using the directions at www.physics.cornell.edu/swap. Do not enroll with the expectation that you can be moved to a full discussion section.

  •  2965 PHYS 1201   DIS 202

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Dickinson, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    All enrollment is done exclusively via Student Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Students can not change sections unless they are able to do so themselves in Student Center using the directions at www.physics.cornell.edu/swap. Do not enroll with the expectation that you can be moved to a full discussion section.

PHYS 2207

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 ... view course details

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2966 PHYS 2207   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  2967 PHYS 2207   LEC 002

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  2968 PHYS 2207   LEC 003

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Holmes, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  2969 PHYS 2207   DIS 201

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2970 PHYS 2207   DIS 202

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2971 PHYS 2207   DIS 203

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2972 PHYS 2207   DIS 204

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2973 PHYS 2207   DIS 205

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2974 PHYS 2207   DIS 206

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2975 PHYS 2207   DIS 207

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2976 PHYS 2207   DIS 208

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2977 PHYS 2207   DIS 209

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2978 PHYS 2207   DIS 210

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2979 PHYS 2207   DIS 211

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2980 PHYS 2207   DIS 212

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2981 PHYS 2207   DIS 213

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2982 PHYS 2207   DIS 214

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2983 PHYS 2207   DIS 215

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2984 PHYS 2207   DIS 216

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2985 PHYS 2207   DIS 217

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2986 PHYS 2207   DIS 218

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2987 PHYS 2207   DIS 219

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2988 PHYS 2207   DIS 220

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2989 PHYS 2207   LAB 401

    • T
    • Sep 1, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Sep 15, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Sep 29, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Oct 20, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Nov 3, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Nov 17, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2990 PHYS 2207   LAB 402

    • T
    • Sep 8, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Sep 22, 2026
    • T
    • Oct 6, 2026
    • T
    • Oct 27, 2026
    • T
    • Nov 10, 2026
    • T
    • Dec 1, 2026
    • T
    • Sep 8, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2991 PHYS 2207   LAB 403

    • T
    • Sep 1, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Sep 15, 2026
    • T
    • Sep 29, 2026
    • T
    • Oct 20, 2026
    • T
    • Nov 3, 2026
    • T
    • Nov 17, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2992 PHYS 2207   LAB 404

    • T
    • Sep 8, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Sep 22, 2026
    • T
    • Oct 6, 2026
    • T
    • Oct 27, 2026
    • T
    • Nov 10, 2026
    • T
    • Dec 1, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2993 PHYS 2207   LAB 405

    • R
    • Sep 3, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Sep 17, 2026
    • R
    • Oct 1, 2026
    • R
    • Oct 22, 2026
    • R
    • Nov 5, 2026
    • R
    • Nov 19, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2994 PHYS 2207   LAB 406

    • R
    • Sep 10, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Sep 24, 2026
    • R
    • Oct 8, 2026
    • R
    • Oct 29, 2026
    • R
    • Nov 12, 2026
    • R
    • Dec 3, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2995 PHYS 2207   LAB 407

    • R
    • Sep 3, 2026
    • Staff

    • R
    • Sep 17, 2026
    • R
    • Oct 1, 2026
    • R
    • Oct 22, 2026
    • R
    • Nov 5, 2026
    • R
    • Nov 19, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2996 PHYS 2207   LAB 408

    • R
    • Sep 10, 2026
    • Staff

    • R
    • Sep 24, 2026
    • R
    • Oct 8, 2026
    • R
    • Oct 29, 2026
    • R
    • Nov 12, 2026
    • R
    • Dec 3, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2997 PHYS 2207   LAB 409

    • T
    • Sep 1, 2026
    • Staff

    • T
    • Sep 15, 2026
    • T
    • Sep 29, 2026
    • T
    • Oct 20, 2026
    • T
    • Nov 3, 2026
    • T
    • Nov 17, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2998 PHYS 2207   LAB 410

    • T
    • Sep 8, 2026
    • Staff

    • T
    • Sep 22, 2026
    • T
    • Oct 6, 2026
    • T
    • Oct 27, 2026
    • T
    • Nov 10, 2026
    • T
    • Dec 1, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2999 PHYS 2207   LAB 411

    • T
    • Sep 1, 2026
    • Staff

    • T
    • Sep 15, 2026
    • T
    • Sep 29, 2026
    • T
    • Oct 20, 2026
    • T
    • Nov 3, 2026
    • T
    • Nov 17, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3000 PHYS 2207   LAB 412

    • T
    • Sep 8, 2026
    • Staff

    • T
    • Sep 22, 2026
    • T
    • Oct 6, 2026
    • T
    • Oct 27, 2026
    • T
    • Nov 10, 2026
    • T
    • Dec 1, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3001 PHYS 2207   LAB 413

    • W
    • Sep 2, 2026
    • Staff

    • W
    • Sep 16, 2026
    • W
    • Sep 30, 2026
    • W
    • Oct 21, 2026
    • W
    • Nov 4, 2026
    • W
    • Nov 18, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3002 PHYS 2207   LAB 414

    • W
    • Sep 9, 2026
    • Staff

    • W
    • Sep 23, 2026
    • W
    • Oct 7, 2026
    • W
    • Oct 28, 2026
    • W
    • Nov 11, 2026
    • W
    • Dec 2, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3003 PHYS 2207   LAB 415

    • W
    • Sep 2, 2026
    • Staff

    • W
    • Sep 16, 2026
    • W
    • Sep 30, 2026
    • W
    • Oct 21, 2026
    • W
    • Nov 4, 2026
    • W
    • Nov 18, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3004 PHYS 2207   LAB 416

    • W
    • Sep 9, 2026
    • Staff

    • W
    • Sep 23, 2026
    • W
    • Oct 7, 2026
    • W
    • Oct 28, 2026
    • W
    • Nov 11, 2026
    • W
    • Dec 2, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3005 PHYS 2207   LAB 417

    • R
    • Sep 3, 2026
    • Staff

    • R
    • Sep 17, 2026
    • R
    • Oct 1, 2026
    • R
    • Oct 22, 2026
    • R
    • Nov 5, 2026
    • R
    • Nov 19, 2026
  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3006 PHYS 2207   LAB 418

    • R
    • Sep 10, 2026
    • Staff

    • R
    • Sep 24, 2026
    • R
    • Oct 8, 2026
    • R
    • Oct 29, 2026
    • R
    • Nov 12, 2026
    • R
    • Dec 3, 2026
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  •  3007 PHYS 2207   LAB 419

    • R
    • Sep 3, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Sep 17, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Oct 1, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Oct 22, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Nov 5, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Nov 19, 2026
    • Case, G

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  •  3008 PHYS 2207   LAB 420

    • R
    • Sep 10, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Sep 24, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Oct 8, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Oct 29, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Nov 12, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Dec 3, 2026
    • Case, G

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  •  3009 PHYS 2207   LAB 421

    • F
    • Sep 4, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Sep 18, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 2, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 23, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Nov 6, 2026
    • Case, G

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    • Nov 20, 2026
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  •  3010 PHYS 2207   LAB 422

    • F
    • Sep 11, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Sep 25, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 9, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 30, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Nov 13, 2026
    • Case, G

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    • Dec 4, 2026
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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3011 PHYS 2207   LAB 423

    • F
    • Sep 4, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Sep 18, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 2, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 23, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Nov 6, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Nov 20, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3012 PHYS 2207   LAB 424

    • F
    • Sep 11, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Sep 25, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 9, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 30, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Nov 13, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Dec 4, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3013 PHYS 2207   LAB 425

    • T
    • Sep 1, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Sep 15, 2026
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    • T
    • Sep 29, 2026
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    • T
    • Oct 20, 2026
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    • Nov 3, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Nov 17, 2026
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  •  3014 PHYS 2207   LAB 426

    • T
    • Sep 8, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Sep 22, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Oct 6, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Oct 27, 2026
    • Case, G

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    • Nov 10, 2026
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    • T
    • Dec 1, 2026
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  •  3015 PHYS 2207   LAB 427

    • T
    • Sep 1, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Sep 15, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Sep 29, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Oct 20, 2026
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    • Nov 3, 2026
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    • Nov 17, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3016 PHYS 2207   LAB 428

    • T
    • Sep 8, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Sep 22, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Oct 6, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Oct 27, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Nov 10, 2026
    • Case, G

    • T
    • Dec 1, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3017 PHYS 2207   LAB 429

    • W
    • Sep 2, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Sep 16, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Sep 30, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Oct 21, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Nov 4, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Nov 18, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3018 PHYS 2207   LAB 430

    • W
    • Sep 9, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Sep 23, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Oct 7, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Oct 28, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Nov 11, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Dec 2, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3019 PHYS 2207   LAB 431

    • W
    • Sep 2, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Sep 16, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Sep 30, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Oct 21, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Nov 4, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Nov 18, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3020 PHYS 2207   LAB 432

    • W
    • Sep 9, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Sep 23, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Oct 7, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Oct 28, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Nov 11, 2026
    • Case, G

    • W
    • Dec 2, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3021 PHYS 2207   LAB 433

    • R
    • Sep 3, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Sep 17, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Oct 1, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Oct 22, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Nov 5, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Nov 19, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3022 PHYS 2207   LAB 434

    • R
    • Sep 10, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Sep 24, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Oct 8, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Oct 29, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Nov 12, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Dec 3, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3023 PHYS 2207   LAB 435

    • R
    • Sep 3, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Sep 17, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Oct 1, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Oct 22, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Nov 5, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Nov 19, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3024 PHYS 2207   LAB 436

    • R
    • Sep 10, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Sep 24, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Oct 8, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Oct 29, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Nov 12, 2026
    • Case, G

    • R
    • Dec 3, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3025 PHYS 2207   LAB 437

    • F
    • Sep 4, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Sep 18, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 2, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 23, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Nov 6, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Nov 20, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3026 PHYS 2207   LAB 438

    • F
    • Sep 11, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Sep 25, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 9, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 30, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Nov 13, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Dec 4, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3027 PHYS 2207   LAB 439

    • F
    • Sep 4, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Sep 18, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 2, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 23, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Nov 6, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Nov 20, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3028 PHYS 2207   LAB 440

    • F
    • Sep 11, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Sep 25, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 9, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Oct 30, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Nov 13, 2026
    • Case, G

    • F
    • Dec 4, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 2210

In this laboratory course, students will build on the knowledge and skills developed in Physics 1110 (Introduction to Experimental Physics) to conduct semester-long experimental physics projects. Students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  3228 PHYS 2210   LAB 401

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Holmes, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  3229 PHYS 2210   LAB 402

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Holmes, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

PHYS 2213

Second course in a three semester introductory physics sequence. The course emphasizes active learning during class. Video lectures are viewed before class; most class time is devoted to problem-solving. ... view course details

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3032 PHYS 2213   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3033 PHYS 2213   LEC 002

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3034 PHYS 2213   DIS 201

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3035 PHYS 2213   DIS 202

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3036 PHYS 2213   DIS 203

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3037 PHYS 2213   DIS 204

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3038 PHYS 2213   DIS 205

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3039 PHYS 2213   DIS 206

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3040 PHYS 2213   DIS 207

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3041 PHYS 2213   DIS 208

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3042 PHYS 2213   DIS 209

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3043 PHYS 2213   DIS 210

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3044 PHYS 2213   DIS 211

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3045 PHYS 2213   DIS 212

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3046 PHYS 2213   DIS 213

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3047 PHYS 2213   DIS 214

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3048 PHYS 2213   DIS 215

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3049 PHYS 2213   DIS 216

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3050 PHYS 2213   DIS 217

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3051 PHYS 2213   DIS 218

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3052 PHYS 2213   DIS 219

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3053 PHYS 2213   DIS 220

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3054 PHYS 2213   DIS 221

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3055 PHYS 2213   DIS 222

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3056 PHYS 2213   DIS 223

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3057 PHYS 2213   DIS 224

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3058 PHYS 2213   DIS 225

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3059 PHYS 2213   DIS 226

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3060 PHYS 2213   DIS 227

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3061 PHYS 2213   DIS 228

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 2214

For majors in engineering (including bio-, civil, and environmental engineering), computer and information science, physics, earth and atmospheric science, and other physical and biological sciences who ... view course details

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3062 PHYS 2214   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3063 PHYS 2214   LEC 002

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3064 PHYS 2214   DIS 201

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3065 PHYS 2214   DIS 202

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3066 PHYS 2214   DIS 203

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3067 PHYS 2214   DIS 204

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3068 PHYS 2214   DIS 205

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3069 PHYS 2214   DIS 206

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3070 PHYS 2214   DIS 207

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3071 PHYS 2214   DIS 208

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3072 PHYS 2214   LAB 401

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3073 PHYS 2214   LAB 402

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3074 PHYS 2214   LAB 403

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3075 PHYS 2214   LAB 404

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3076 PHYS 2214   LAB 405

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3077 PHYS 2214   LAB 406

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3078 PHYS 2214   LAB 407

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3079 PHYS 2214   LAB 408

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 2216

Introduction to Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity, including Galilean and Lorentz transformations, the concept of simultaneity, time dilation and Lorentz contraction, the relativistic transformations ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3080 PHYS 2216   LEC 001

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Oct 9, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

PHYS 2217

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 ... view course details

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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

    • 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

    • 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

PHYS 2218

This course is divided into two parts. The larger segment of the course typically focuses on wave phenomena. Topics include: coupled harmonic oscillators, strings, sound and light waves, superposition ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3081 PHYS 2218   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Arias, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3082 PHYS 2218   DIS 201

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Arias, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3083 PHYS 2218   DIS 202

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Arias, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 3310

Would you find it appealing to operate a physical system that allows you to sharply distinguish between rational and irrational numbers? How about using a microwave thermometer to measure the temperature ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3084 PHYS 3310   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Bazarov, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

PHYS 3316

A modern approach to the introduction of quantum mechanics. Topics include: the breakdown of classical physics in the Stern-Gerlach experiment; the postulates of quantum mechanics; spin 1/2, state vectors, ... view course details

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3085 PHYS 3316   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ramshaw, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3086 PHYS 3316   DIS 201

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ramshaw, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3087 PHYS 3316   DIS 202

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ramshaw, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 3317

Covers a number of applications of quantum mechanics to topics in modern physics. Uses the tools developed in PHYS 3316 , and does not introduce new formalism. Topics include the physics of single and ... view course details

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3088 PHYS 3317   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Shen, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3089 PHYS 3317   DIS 201

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Shen, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3090 PHYS 3317   DIS 202

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Shen, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 3327

Focuses on advanced electro/magnetostatics, such as multipole expansion of the potential solutions to Laplace's Equation and boundary value problems, as well as time-dependent electrodynamics: Maxwell's ... view course details

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3091 PHYS 3327   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Grossman, Y

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Grossman, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3092 PHYS 3327   DIS 201

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Grossman, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3093 PHYS 3327   DIS 202

    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Grossman, Y

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4230

Quantum statistical basis for equilibrium thermodynamics, microcanonical, canonical and grand canonical ensembles, and partition functions. Classical and quantum ideal gases, paramagnetic and multiple-state ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 4230AEP 5230

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3241 PHYS 4230   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Rivera, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3242 PHYS 4230   DIS 201

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Rivera, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4400

Experiments of widely varying difficulty in one or more areas, as listed under PHYS 4410, may be done to fill the student's special requirements. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 4410PHYS 6510PHYS 6500

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3095 PHYS 4400   LEC 001

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Physics (PHYS) and Applied & Engineering Physics (AEP) Seniors who have already reserved their spot. These students will receive a permission number prior to their pre-enrollment window.

  •  3096 PHYS 4400   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3097 PHYS 4400   LAB 402

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4410

Over 30 available experiments on various topics including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, optics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, electrical and microwave circuits, x-rays, and magnetic resonance. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 4400PHYS 6510PHYS 6500

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3098 PHYS 4410   LEC 001

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Physics (PHYS) and Applied & Engineering Physics (AEP) Seniors who have already reserved their spot. These students will be enrolled in the course prior to pre-enroll.

  •  3099 PHYS 4410   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3100 PHYS 4410   LAB 402

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4445

One-semester introduction to general relativity that develops the essential structure and phenomenology of the theory without requiring prior exposure to tensor analysis. General relativity is a fundamental ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASTRO 4445

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3101 PHYS 4445   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • McAllister, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3102 PHYS 4445   DIS 201

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • McAllister, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4454

Introduction to the physics of crystalline solids. Covers crystal structures; diffraction; electronic states and density functional theory; lattice vibrations; and metals, insulators, and semiconductors. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 4500AEP 5502

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3105 PHYS 4454   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  3106 PHYS 4454   DIS 201

    • R
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4480

Develops tools for using computers to model the physical world. Uses examples pulled broadly from core areas of physics: Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 7690PHYS 7680

  • 3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3109 PHYS 4480   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Mueller, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

PHYS 4481

Hardware that exploits quantum phenomena can dramatically alter the nature of computation. Though constructing a general purpose quantum computer remains a formidable technological challenge, there has ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEP 4812AEP 7681PHYS 7681

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3110 PHYS 4481   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ginsparg, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4484

This 1.5-hour weekly seminar provides undergraduate and graduate students with an introduction to core concepts in teaching and learning physics. Participants read and discuss articles and videos, reflect ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 7684

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3186 PHYS 4484   LEC 001

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Thorne, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 7684

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3187 PHYS 4484   LEC 002

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Thorne, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 7684

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3188 PHYS 4484   LEC 003

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Thorne, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

PHYS 4485

Designed to provide qualified undergraduate students who possess an interest in teaching with a structured experience teaching physics. Participants collaborate with instructors and graduate teaching ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3194 PHYS 4485   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Baker, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PHYS 4490

Individual project work (reading or laboratory) in any branch of physics. Products vary, but may include a thesis. Evaluation criteria are decided between student and faculty member. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3112 PHYS 4490   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Alexander, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3113 PHYS 4490   IND 602

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Arias, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3114 PHYS 4490   IND 603

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Bazarov, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3115 PHYS 4490   IND 604

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3116 PHYS 4490   IND 605

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Chowdhury, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3117 PHYS 4490   IND 606

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3118 PHYS 4490   IND 607

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Crites, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3119 PHYS 4490   IND 608

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Csaki, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3120 PHYS 4490   IND 609

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Deppe, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3121 PHYS 4490   IND 610

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Dickinson, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3122 PHYS 4490   IND 611

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Dufresne, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3123 PHYS 4490   IND 612

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Elser, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3124 PHYS 4490   IND 613

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3125 PHYS 4490   IND 614

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Franck, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3126 PHYS 4490   IND 615

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3127 PHYS 4490   IND 616

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Gibbons, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3128 PHYS 4490   IND 617

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ginsparg, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3129 PHYS 4490   IND 618

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Grossman, Y

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3130 PHYS 4490   IND 620

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Hoffstaetter de Torquat, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3131 PHYS 4490   IND 621

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Holmes, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3132 PHYS 4490   IND 622

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Jian, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3133 PHYS 4490   IND 623

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Kim, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3134 PHYS 4490   IND 624

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Kim, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3135 PHYS 4490   IND 625

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3136 PHYS 4490   IND 626

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Leclair, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3137 PHYS 4490   IND 627

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Liepe, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3138 PHYS 4490   IND 628

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Liu, X

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3139 PHYS 4490   IND 630

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Maxson, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3140 PHYS 4490   IND 631

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • McAllister, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3141 PHYS 4490   IND 632

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Mueller, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3142 PHYS 4490   IND 633

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3143 PHYS 4490   IND 634

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Nowack, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3144 PHYS 4490   IND 635

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Patterson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3145 PHYS 4490   IND 636

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3146 PHYS 4490   IND 637

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3147 PHYS 4490   IND 638

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ramshaw, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3148 PHYS 4490   IND 639

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ryd, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3149 PHYS 4490   IND 640

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schlesier, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3150 PHYS 4490   IND 641

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sethna, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3151 PHYS 4490   IND 642

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Shen, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3152 PHYS 4490   IND 643

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Tapping, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3153 PHYS 4490   IND 644

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Thom-Levy, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3154 PHYS 4490   IND 645

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Thorne, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3155 PHYS 4490   IND 646

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Wang, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3156 PHYS 4490   IND 647

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Wang, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3157 PHYS 4490   IND 648

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Wasserman, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3158 PHYS 4490   IND 649

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Weber, H

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3159 PHYS 4490   IND 650

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Wittich, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3160 PHYS 4490   IND 651

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3161 PHYS 4490   IND 652

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fatemi, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

PHYS 4498

The first half of a two-semester thesis course involving physics-related research under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The thesis research may take many forms including but not restricted ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3197 PHYS 4498   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Crites, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3198 PHYS 4498   IND 602

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Deppe, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3199 PHYS 4498   IND 603

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3200 PHYS 4498   IND 604

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Hysell, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3201 PHYS 4498   IND 605

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Kinigstein, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3202 PHYS 4498   IND 606

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ramshaw, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3203 PHYS 4498   IND 607

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Dufresne, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PHYS 4997

This independent study course offers physics majors (i.e., undergraduates whose applications to affiliate with the physics major have been approved) an opportunity to reflect on concepts from physics as ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3232 PHYS 4997   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Enrollment limited to: Physics majors who will be working in the summer in a country other than that of their citizenship. International students may use this course as part of Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Enrollment occurs in the fall semester following summer employment, with a grade posted in the fall after the requirements are satisfied. Prior to registering for the course, students must obtain a summer internship offer and international Students MUST submit the completed CPT application to the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO). Once the application is approved the updated I-20 work authorization will be available at the ISSO.

PHYS 6500

Experiments of widely varying difficulty in one or more areas, as listed under PHYS 6510, may be done to fill special requirements. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4400PHYS 4410PHYS 6510

  • 1-2 Credits Graded

  •  3162 PHYS 6500   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Physics and Applied & Engineering Physics graduate students who have already reserved their spot. These students will receive a permission number prior to their pre-enrollment window.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4400PHYS 4410PHYS 6510

  • 1-2 Credits Graded

  •  3163 PHYS 6500   LAB 402

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 6510

Over 30 available experiments on various topics including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, optics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, electrical and microwave circuits, x-rays, and magnetic resonance. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 4400PHYS 4410PHYS 6500

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3164 PHYS 6510   LEC 001

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Physics and Applied & Engineering Physics graduate students who have already reserved their spot. These students will receive a permission number prior to their pre-enrollment window.

  •  3165 PHYS 6510   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3166 PHYS 6510   LAB 402

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 6520

Projects of modern topical interest that involve some independent development work by student. Opportunity for more initiative in experimental work than is possible in PHYS 6510. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  •  3167 PHYS 6520   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PHYS 6561

Covers special relativity, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic potentials, conservation laws, Green's functions, electromagnetic waves, dispersion, radiation theory, and scattering. The practical application ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3168 PHYS 6561   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Deppe, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Undergraduate students must take this course for a letter grade.
    For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.

PHYS 6572

First part of the two-semester graduate quantum mechanics sequence. Covers non-relativistic quantum physics, focusing on fundamental conceptual issues and methods. Topics include: fundamental concepts ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3169 PHYS 6572   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Elser, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

PHYS 6599

This course explores modern cosmology, covering the Big Bang theory, the universe’s matter content, and its evolution. Topics include the early universe, symmetry breaking, inflation, nucleosynthesis, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 6599

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2900 PHYS 6599   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Battaglia, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 7651

Introduction to relativistic quantum field theory for applications in particle physics. Topics include quantization of scalar fields, perturbation theory, Feynman diagrams, conservation laws, calculation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3170 PHYS 7651   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Csaki, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Undergraduate students must take class for letter grade.

PHYS 7653

An advanced, graduate-level exploration of selected topics in statistical mechanics - topics such as mean-field theory, scaling analysis, theories of quantum and classical phase transitions, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3171 PHYS 7653   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Jian, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 7680

Develops tools for using computers to model the physical world. Uses examples pulled broadly from core areas of physics: Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 7690PHYS 4480

  • 3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3172 PHYS 7680   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Mueller, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

PHYS 7681

Hardware that exploits quantum phenomena can dramatically alter the nature of computation. Though constructing a general purpose quantum computer remains a formidable technological challenge, there has ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEP 4812AEP 7681PHYS 4481

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18424 PHYS 7681   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ginsparg, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 7684

This 1.5-hour weekly seminar provides undergraduate and graduate students with an introduction to core concepts in physics education. Participants discuss articles and videos drawn from physics and science ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3189 PHYS 7684   LEC 001

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Thorne, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3190 PHYS 7684   LEC 002

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Thorne, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3191 PHYS 7684   LEC 003

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Thorne, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

PHYS 7685

This seminar is indented for first-year graduate students in the Department of Physics. Topics covered include general resources and policies, Q-exam preparation and practice, fellowship applications, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Guide to Graduate Research in Physics

  •  3193 PHYS 7685   LEC 001

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Mueller, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Enrollment limited to: Physics graduate students.

PHYS 7690

Special graduate study in some branch of physics, either theoretical or experimental, under the direction of any professorial member of the staff. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3180 PHYS 7690   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Umrigar, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3181 PHYS 7690   IND 602

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3182 PHYS 7690   IND 603

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3183 PHYS 7690   IND 604

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3184 PHYS 7690   IND 605

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Otto, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies