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
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