Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
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 wish to understand the oscillation, wave, and quantum phenomena behind everyday experiences and modern technology including scientific/medical instrumentation. Covers the physics of oscillations and wave phenomena, including driven oscillations and resonance, mechanical waves, sound waves, electromagnetic waves, standing waves, Doppler effect, polarization, wave reflection and transmission, interference, diffraction, geometric optics and optical instruments, wave properties of particles, particles in potential wells, light emission and absorption, and quantum tunneling. With applications to phenomena and measurement technologies in engineering, the physical sciences, and biological sciences. Some familiarity with differential equations, complex representation of sinusoids, and Fourier analysis is desirable but not essential. As with PHYS 1112 and PHYS 2213, pre-class preparation involves reading notes and/or watching videos, and in-class activities focus on problem solving, demonstrations, and applications.
Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 PHYS 2213 (or strong performance in PHYS 2208), plus vector calculus at the level of one of the following: MATH 1920, MATH 2220, or MATH 2240. Corequisites: None.
Forbidden Overlaps REF-FA25 PHYS 2214, PHYS 2218
Enrollment Priority REF-FA25 Primarily for: students of Engineering, Physics, and Physical Sciences and related disciplines.
Distribution Requirements
(CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS)
Regular Academic Session.Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits
Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
2538PHYS 2214 LEC 001
Meeting Pattern
TR
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2546PHYS 2214 DIS 202
Meeting Pattern
WF
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2547PHYS 2214 DIS 203
Meeting Pattern
WF
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2548PHYS 2214 DIS 204
Meeting Pattern
TR
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6138PHYS 2214 DIS 205
Meeting Pattern
TR
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2549PHYS 2214 DIS 206
Meeting Pattern
WF
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
9891PHYS 2214 DIS 207
Meeting Pattern
WF
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2540PHYS 2214 LAB 401
Meeting Pattern
M
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2541PHYS 2214 LAB 402
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
6139PHYS 2214 LAB 403
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
Cornell Store.
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2542PHYS 2214 LAB 404
Meeting Pattern
M
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2543PHYS 2214 LAB 405
Meeting Pattern
T
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
2544PHYS 2214 LAB 406
Meeting Pattern
W
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Class Number & Section Details
9890PHYS 2214 LAB 407
Meeting Pattern
R
Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
Instructors
Ralph, D
To be determined. There are currently no textbooks/materials listed, or no textbooks/materials
required, for this section. Additional information may be found on the syllabus provided by your professor.
For the most current information about textbooks, including the timing and options for purchase, see the
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