Section Info: PHYS-201-01

Course Title: Electromagnetism
Start Date: 01/27/2026 End Date: 05/12/2026
Term: Spring Semester 2026
Description: This a calculus-based physics course designed for students intending to major in physics, astronomy, or another physical science, though all are welcome. It also fulfills pre-health requirements. This is the second semester of the physics introductory sequence, with PHYS-110 as a prerequisite. Students will use concepts learned in 110 such as force and energy, and learn new concepts such as charge, fields, and potentials. Students will apply these concepts to situations involving electromagnetic phenomena, including electric circuits, magnetism, induction, and radiation.
Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences
Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate     Credits:4.00    

Faculty         Phone         Email address        
Supraja Balasubramanian             suprajab@mtholyoke.edu  

Meeting Dates         Method         Meeting days         Meeting times         Building name         Room     Frequency    
01/27/2026 - 05/12/2026   Lecture   Monday, Wednesday and Friday   10:00AM - 11:15AM   TBA   TBA   Weekly

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Requisite Courses        
Prereq: PHYS-110 and MATH-102. Take previously   Required  
Coreq: PHYS-201L. Take concurrently   Required  

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Course Availability
Section status: Open     Capacity: 32     Enrollment: 19     Available: 13     Waitlist: 0

BOOK INFORMATION

Book List         Required         Publisher Full Price        
To be determined.                    

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This is NOT the complete book list for this class.