Course Information
The UMass Amherst Physics Department offers the following courses during the Summer and Winter Sessions (also known as University+ Sessions): General Physics 1 & 2, Intro Physics 1 & 2. In addition, Theory of Sound with Applications to Speech and Hearing is offered during the Summer Session. Please direct inquiries regarding these courses to Christopher Ertl at [email protected].
Summer 2026 Syllabi:
General Physics 1 Section 1 Syllabus
General Physics 1 Section 2 Syllabus
General Physics 2 Section 1 Syllabus
General Physics 2 Section 2 Syllabus
General Physics 2 Sections 3&4 Syllabus
Information for non-UMass Amherst or non-degree students, or UMass Amherst students looking to enroll in Physics classes that are available through the University+ session: Courses in the U+ session are primarily online, flexible, and part-time (with some exceptions where indicated). A link to University+ for non-degree students is here. Information about all of the University+ programs is here.