Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | Physics | MIT OpenCourseWare
This freshman-level course is the second semester of introductory physics. The focus is on electricity and magnetism. The subject is taught using the TEAL (Technology Enabled Active Learning) format which utilizes small group interaction and current technology. The TEAL/Studio Project at MIT is a new approach to physics education designed to help students develop much better intuition about, and conceptual models of, physical phenomena.
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Added
March 18, 2026
Subject & domain
physics · dc-circuits
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
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Introduction
Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism Course Overview
- Course Level: Freshman-level introductory physics (second semester).
- Core Subject: Electricity and Magnetism.
- Teaching Methodology: Utilizes the TEAL (Technology Enabled Active Learning) format, which emphasizes small group interaction and the use of current technology.
- Educational Goal: To help students develop stronger intuition and conceptual models regarding physical phenomena.
- Key Staff: Led by a large team of instructors and professors, including Prof. John Belcher (Visualizations) and Dr. Peter Dourmashkin (Course Co-Administrator/Material).
- Funding/Support: The TEAL project is supported by various organizations, including the National Science Foundation, MIT iCampus, the Davis Educational Foundation, and several MIT class endowments.
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