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 Mathematics 126 or Mathematics 129.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: FRL, Critical Learning: SA, Critical Perspectives: Lab, Critical Perspectives: Q

1 unit — Lang, Monahan, Purdue, Witherspoon

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 1	Physics for the Physical Sciences l: Mechanics	Natalie Gosnell, Jeff Iuliano	Olin Hall 270	32 / 6	05/20/2025
Spring 2025	Block 5	Physics for the Physical Sciences l: Mechanics	Jeff Iuliano	Olin Hall 270A	32 / 15	05/20/2025
Spring 2025	Block 7	Physics for the Physical Sciences l: Mechanics	Christopher Monahan	Olin Hall 270A	32 / -1	05/20/2025
Fall 2025	Block 1	Physics for the Physical Sci	Patricia Purdue, Catherine Witherspoon	TBA	32 / 6	05/20/2025
Spring 2026	Block 5	Physics for the Physical Sci	Catherine Witherspoon, Kristine Lang	TBA	32 / 32	05/20/2025
Spring 2026	Block 7	Physics for the Physical Sci	Christopher Monahan, Patricia Purdue	TBA	32 / 32	05/20/2025