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Physics Foundations

Track position

Mechanics, electromagnetism, waves, and quantum foundations for robotics, fields, devices, and photonics.

Suggested order

  1. Classical Mechanics
  2. Physics III: Vibrations and Waves
  3. Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism with an Experimental Focus

Courses

Course Institution Role Tier Practice coverage
Classical Mechanics MIT Mainline S Complete
Physics III: Vibrations and Waves MIT Mainline S Complete
Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism with an Experimental Focus MIT Mainline A Complete
Quantum Physics I MIT Alternative A Partial
Quantum Physics II MIT Supplement A Partial

How to choose

  • For a first systematic pass, start with audit-passed mainline courses; read the limitation before using a record marked “Audit review,” and rarely take parallel alternatives.
  • Tiers measure public-resource completeness and self-study executability, not institutional or instructor prestige.
  • Use supplements only to close a specific topic, tool, or practice gap.

Track completion

  • Explain the core concepts, models, and methods of Physics Foundations
  • Produce reproducible exercises, experiments, or designs with explicit checks