PHYS 2207

PHYS 2207

Course information provided by the 2018-2019 Catalog.

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.


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.

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When Offered Fall.

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5977 PHYS 2207   LEC 001

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    Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, and HumEc students are encouraged to enroll in PHYS 1101. The wait list is at http://www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist

  •  5978 PHYS 2207   LEC 002

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    Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, and HumEc students are encouraged to enroll in PHYS 1101. The wait list is at http://www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist

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  •  5979 PHYS 2207   LAB 401

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