PHYS 2213

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PHYS 2213
Physics II: Electromagnetism

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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. Topics include: electric forces and fields, Gauss' Law, electric energy and potential, DC and AC circuits, magnetic forces and fields, Ampere's Law, magnetic induction, and Maxwell's equations. University Physics, Vol. 2, by Young and Freedman. The math prerequisite is essential: vector dot and cross products, as well as line, surface, and volume integrals are done routinely.


Prerequisites PHYS 1112 (or strong performance in PHYS 2207) and one of MATH 1920, MATH 2220, or MATH 2240.

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

Enrollment Priority Primarily for: students of engineering, physics and related disciplines.

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

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1433 PHYS 2213   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF
    • Jun 22 - Jul 31, 2026

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit: https://sce.cornell.edu/.