Physics for the Physical Sciences l: Mechanics
This is the first block of a two-block sequence in introductory physics for students planning to major in the physical sciences or enter an engineering program. This course covers mechanics and thermodynamics. The course emphasizes mathematically rigorous problem solving. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World lab or field requirement. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Quantitative Reasoning requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: FRL requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: SA requirement.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 or 126.
Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: Lab, Critical Perspectives: Q
1 unit — Cervantes, Gosnell, Hinkel, Lang, Purdue
Offerings
Term | Block | Title | Instructor | Location | Student Limit/Available | Updated |
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Fall 2021 | Block 1 | Physics for the Physical Sciences l: Mechanics | Patricia Purdue | Olin Hall 270 | 32 / 22 | 05/20/2022 |
Spring 2022 | Block 5 | Physics for the Physical Sciences l: Mechanics | Natalie Gosnell, Evelyn Schumer | Olin Hall 270 | 32 / 15 | 05/20/2022 |
Spring 2022 | Block 7 | Physics for the Physical Sciences l: Mechanics | Natalie Gosnell, Evelyn Schumer | Olin Hall 270 | 32 / 2 | 05/20/2022 |
Fall 2022 | Block 1 | Physics for the Physical Sciences l: Mechanics | Phillip Cervantes, Patricia Purdue | TBA | 32 / 7 | 05/20/2022 |
Spring 2023 | Block 5 | Physics for the Physical Sciences l: Mechanics | Phillip Cervantes, Natalie Gosnell | TBA | 32 / 32 | 05/20/2022 |
Spring 2023 | Block 7 | Physics for the Physical Sciences l: Mechanics | Kristine Lang | TBA | 32 / 32 | 05/20/2022 |