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 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 1-3:45 pm
    Must register for Lec (B1) and Lab (B2 or B3)
    B2 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 11 am-1 pm
    B3 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 9-11 am

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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 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12:45 pm
    Must register for Lec (B1) & a Lab (B2, B3, or B4)
    B2 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 1-3 pm
    B3 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 1-3 pm
    B4 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 3-5 pm

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