Physics

College of Arts & Sciences

  • Physics 1

    CAS PY 105

    The CAS PY 105/106 sequence satisfies premedical requirements. CAS PY 105 covers some of the basic principles underlying the physics of everyday life, including forces and motion, momentum and energy, harmonic motion, rotation, and heat and thermodynamics. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3460

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    A1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:45 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateTuesday, May 20, 2025
    Last day to addTuesday, May 27, 2025
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeTuesday, May 27, 2025
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, June 12, 2025
    Course End DateFriday, June 27, 2025
    Location: SCI B23      ... Open Seats
    Must register for Lec (A1) and Lab (A2, A3, A5, or A5)
    A2 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 1-3 pm
    ... Open Seats
    A3 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 1-3 pm
    ... Open Seats
    A4 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 3-5 pm
    ... Open Seats
    A5 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 3-5 pm
    ... Open Seats
    Yumi Kim

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 1-3:45 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateMonday, June 30, 2025
    Last day to addMonday, July 7, 2025
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeMonday, July 7, 2025
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, July 24, 2025
    Course End DateFriday, August 8, 2025
    Location: SCI 117      ... Open Seats
    Must register for Lec (B1) and Lab (B2 or B3)
    B2 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 11 am-1 pm
    ... Open Seats
    B3 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 9-11 am
    ... Open Seats
    Graciela Mohamedi

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  • Physics 2

    CAS PY 106

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASPY105) or equivalent. - The CAS PY 105/106 sequence satisfies premedical requirements. CAS PY 106 covers some of the basic principles underlying the physics of everyday life, including electricity and magnetism, direct-current circuits, waves, optics, and modern physics. Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and a laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3460

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    A1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 1-3:45 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateTuesday, May 20, 2025
    Last day to addTuesday, May 27, 2025
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeTuesday, May 27, 2025
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, June 12, 2025
    Course End DateFriday, June 27, 2025
    Location: SCI B23      ... Open Seats
    Must register for Lec (A1) & Lab (A2)
    A2 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 11 am-1 pm
    ... Open Seats
    Andrew Duffy

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:45 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateMonday, June 30, 2025
    Last day to addMonday, July 7, 2025
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeMonday, July 7, 2025
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, July 24, 2025
    Course End DateFriday, August 8, 2025
    Location: SCI B23      ... Open Seats
    Must register for Lec (B1) & a Lab (B2, B3, or B4)
    B2 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 1-3 pm
    ... Open Seats
    B3 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 1-3 pm
    ... Open Seats
    B4 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 3-5 pm
    ... Open Seats
    Yumi Kim

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  • General Physics 1

    CAS PY 211

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASMA123) or consent of instructor for students concurrently taking MA 123. ; Undergraduate Corequisites: (CASMA124 OR CASMA127) - Prereq: (CAS MA 123) or consent of instructor for students concurrently taking CAS MA 123. Coreq: (CAS MA 124 or CAS MA 127). Calculus-based introduction to basic principles of physics, emphasizing Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws, and thermodynamics. For science majors and engineers, and for premedical students who seek a more analytical course than CAS PY 105/106. Interactive, student-centered lectures and laboratory. Students must register for two sections: lecture and a laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3460

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    A1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10:30 am-12:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateTuesday, May 20, 2025
    Last day to addTuesday, May 27, 2025
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeTuesday, May 27, 2025
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, June 12, 2025
    Course End DateFriday, June 27, 2025
    Location: LSE B03      ... Open Seats
    Must register for Lec (A1) & a Lab (A2, A3, or A4)
    A2 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 1:30-5 pm
    ... Open Seats
    A3 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 1:30-5 pm
    ... Open Seats
    A4 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 5-8:30 pm
    ... Open Seats
    Scott Bunch

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  • General Physics 2

    CAS PY 212

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASPY211 & CASMA124) or consent of instructor for students concurrently taking MA 123. - Prereq: (CAS PY 211 & CAS MA 124) or consent of instructor for students concurrently taking CAS MA 123 or CAS MA 225. Calculus-based introduction to basic principles of physics, emphasizing electromagnetism, circuits, and optics. For science majors and engineers, and for premedical students who seek a more analytical course than CAS PY 105/106. Interactive, student-centered lectures and laboratory. Students must register for two sections: lecture and a laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3460

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 11:30 am-1:30 pm Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateMonday, June 30, 2025
    Last day to addMonday, July 7, 2025
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeMonday, July 7, 2025
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, July 24, 2025
    Course End DateFriday, August 8, 2025
    Location: SCI 113      ... Open Seats
    Must register for Lec (B1) & a Lab (B2, B3, or B4)
    B2 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 2:30-6 pm
    ... Open Seats
    B3 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 2:30-6 pm
    ... Open Seats
    B4 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 6-9:30 pm
    ... Open Seats
    Kevin Smith

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