Physics
The Department of Physics offers courses in physics, experimental physics, mechanics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, waves and optics, thermal and statistical physics, and relativity. The department also offers physics labs.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Registration for First-Year Courses
The department offers two beginning sequences in physics:
- Physics F1201-F1202; with laboratory, but without calculus as a prerequisite; primarily for premedical students.
- Physics C1401-C1403 or Physics C1601-C1602-C2601; three-term sequences, using calculus; primarily for engineering and physical science students. For those students who have had Advanced Placement in physics and calculus, the two-term sequence Physics C2801-C2802 is offered.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
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PHYS1201W001Format
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3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 10:10-11:25We 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/12114Enrollment
160 of 160Instructor
Cory DeanCourse Number
PHYS1201W002Format
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3 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 17:40-18:55Th 17:40-18:55Section/Call Number
002/12115Enrollment
160 of 160Course Number
PHYS1203W001Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 16:10-17:00Section/Call Number
001/12051Enrollment
25 of 25Instructor
Cory DeanCourse Number
PHYS1203W002Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 17:10-18:00Section/Call Number
002/12052Enrollment
14 of 25Instructor
Cory DeanCourse Number
PHYS1203W003Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 18:10-19:00Section/Call Number
003/12053Enrollment
14 of 25Instructor
Cory DeanCourse Number
PHYS1203W004Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 19:10-20:00Section/Call Number
004/12054Enrollment
3 of 25Instructor
Cory DeanCourse Number
PHYS1203W005Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 16:10-17:00Section/Call Number
005/12055Enrollment
24 of 25Instructor
Cory DeanCourse Number
PHYS1203W006Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 17:10-18:00Section/Call Number
006/12056Enrollment
4 of 25Instructor
Cory DeanCourse Number
PHYS1203W007Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 18:10-19:00Section/Call Number
007/12057Enrollment
9 of 25Instructor
Cory DeanCourse Number
PHYS1203W008Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 19:10-20:00Section/Call Number
008/12058Enrollment
6 of 25Instructor
Cory DeanCourse Number
PHYS1203W009Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 15:10-16:00Section/Call Number
009/12059Enrollment
24 of 25Instructor
Cory DeanCourse Number
PHYS1203W011Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 16:10-17:00Section/Call Number
011/12061Enrollment
11 of 25Course Number
PHYS1203W012Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 17:10-18:00Section/Call Number
012/12062Enrollment
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PHYS1203W013Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 18:10-19:00Section/Call Number
013/12063Enrollment
1 of 25Course Number
PHYS1203W014Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 19:10-20:00Section/Call Number
014/12064Enrollment
8 of 25Course Number
PHYS1203W015Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Th 15:10-16:00Section/Call Number
015/12065Enrollment
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PHYS1203W016Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Th 16:10-17:00Section/Call Number
016/12066Enrollment
10 of 25Course Number
PHYS1203W017Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Th 19:10-20:00Section/Call Number
017/12067Enrollment
9 of 25Course Number
PHYS1203W018Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Th 20:10-21:00Section/Call Number
018/12068Enrollment
2 of 25Course Number
PHYS1203W019Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 15:10-16:00Section/Call Number
019/12069Enrollment
17 of 25Course Number
PHYS1291W001Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 13:00-16:00Section/Call Number
001/12135Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W002Format
In-PersonPoints
1 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 13:00-16:00Section/Call Number
002/12136Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W003Format
In-PersonPoints
1 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 16:10-19:10Section/Call Number
003/12137Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W004Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 16:10-19:10Section/Call Number
004/12138Enrollment
12 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W005Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 19:30-22:30Section/Call Number
005/12139Enrollment
11 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W006Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 19:30-22:30Section/Call Number
006/12140Enrollment
1 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W007Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 13:00-16:00Section/Call Number
007/12141Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W008Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 13:00-16:00Section/Call Number
008/12142Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W009Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 16:10-19:10Section/Call Number
009/12143Enrollment
12 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W010Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 16:10-19:10Section/Call Number
010/12144Enrollment
7 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W011Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 19:30-22:30Section/Call Number
011/12145Enrollment
11 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W012Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 19:30-22:30Section/Call Number
012/12146Enrollment
4 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W013Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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We 13:00-16:00Section/Call Number
013/12147Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W014Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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We 13:00-16:00Section/Call Number
014/12148Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W015Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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We 16:10-19:10Section/Call Number
015/12149Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W016Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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We 16:10-19:10Section/Call Number
016/12150Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W017Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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We 19:30-22:30Section/Call Number
017/12151Enrollment
10 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W018Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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018/12152Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W019Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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019/12153Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W020Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Th 13:00-16:00Section/Call Number
020/12154Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W021Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Th 16:10-19:10Section/Call Number
021/12155Enrollment
7 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W022Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Th 16:10-19:10Section/Call Number
022/12156Enrollment
1 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W023Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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023/12157Enrollment
14 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W024Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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024/12158Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W025Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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025/12159Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1291W026Format
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1 ptsFall 2022
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Fr 13:00-16:00Section/Call Number
026/12160Enrollment
14 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriCourse Number
PHYS1401W001Format
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3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 13:10-14:25We 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/12117Enrollment
45 of 160Instructor
Jeremy DoddCourse Number
PHYS1401W002Format
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3 ptsFall 2022
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Th 10:10-11:25Tu 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
002/12118Enrollment
22 of 160Instructor
Tanya ZelevinskyCourse Number
PHYS1403C001Format
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3 ptsFall 2022
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We 11:40-12:55Mo 11:40-12:55Section/Call Number
001/12162Enrollment
120 of 145Instructor
Charles HaileyCourse Number
PHYS1404W001Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 17:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/12070Enrollment
6 of 30Instructor
Jeremy DoddCourse Number
PHYS1404W002Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 18:10-19:00Section/Call Number
002/12071Enrollment
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Jeremy DoddCourse Number
PHYS1404W003Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 17:10-18:00Section/Call Number
003/12072Enrollment
6 of 30Instructor
Jeremy DoddCourse Number
PHYS1404W004Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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004/12073Enrollment
1 of 30Instructor
Jeremy DoddCourse Number
PHYS1404W005Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 17:10-18:00Section/Call Number
005/12074Enrollment
3 of 30Instructor
Jeremy DoddCourse Number
PHYS1404W006Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 18:10-19:00Section/Call Number
006/12075Enrollment
1 of 30Instructor
Jeremy DoddCourse Number
PHYS1404W007Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 19:10-20:00Section/Call Number
007/12076Enrollment
1 of 30Instructor
Jeremy DoddCourse Number
PHYS1404W011Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 16:10-17:00Section/Call Number
011/12080Enrollment
2 of 30Instructor
Tanya ZelevinskyCourse Number
PHYS1404W012Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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012/12081Enrollment
2 of 30Instructor
Tanya ZelevinskyCourse Number
PHYS1404W013Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 18:10-19:00Section/Call Number
013/12082Enrollment
2 of 30Instructor
Tanya ZelevinskyCourse Number
PHYS1404W014Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 16:10-17:00Section/Call Number
014/13324Enrollment
3 of 25Instructor
Tanya ZelevinskyCourse Number
PHYS1404W015Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 17:10-18:00Section/Call Number
015/13331Enrollment
1 of 25Instructor
Tanya ZelevinskyCourse Number
PHYS1404W016Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 18:10-19:00Section/Call Number
016/13332Enrollment
0 of 25Instructor
Tanya ZelevinskyCourse Number
PHYS1404W017Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 19:10-20:00Section/Call Number
017/13334Enrollment
0 of 25Instructor
Tanya ZelevinskyCourse Number
PHYS1494W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 14:40-15:40Mo 16:10-19:10Section/Call Number
001/12092Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriEmily TiberiCourse Number
PHYS1494W002Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 14:40-15:40Mo 19:30-22:30Section/Call Number
002/12093Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriEmily TiberiCourse Number
PHYS1494W003Format
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3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 14:40-15:40Tu 13:00-16:00Section/Call Number
003/12094Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriEmily TiberiCourse Number
PHYS1494W004Format
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3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 14:40-15:40Tu 16:10-19:10Section/Call Number
004/12095Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriEmily TiberiCourse Number
PHYS1494W005Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 14:40-15:40Tu 19:30-22:30Section/Call Number
005/12096Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriEmily TiberiCourse Number
PHYS1494W006Format
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3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 14:40-15:40We 13:00-16:00Section/Call Number
006/12097Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriEmily TiberiCourse Number
PHYS1494W007Format
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3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 14:40-15:40We 16:10-19:10Section/Call Number
007/12098Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriEmily TiberiCourse Number
PHYS1494W008Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 14:40-15:40We 19:30-22:30Section/Call Number
008/12099Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriEmily TiberiCourse Number
PHYS1494W009Format
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3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 14:40-15:40Th 13:00-16:00Section/Call Number
009/12100Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriEmily TiberiCourse Number
PHYS1494W010Format
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3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 14:40-15:40Th 16:10-19:10Section/Call Number
010/12101Enrollment
14 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriEmily TiberiCourse Number
PHYS1494W011Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 14:40-15:40Th 19:30-22:30Section/Call Number
011/12102Enrollment
11 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriEmily TiberiCourse Number
PHYS1494W012Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 14:40-15:40Fr 13:00-16:00Section/Call Number
012/12103Enrollment
15 of 15Instructor
Giuseppina CambareriEmily TiberiCourse Number
PHYS1601W001Format
In-PersonPoints
4 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 10:10-11:25Th 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/12104Enrollment
7 of 150Instructor
Brian ColeCourse Number
PHYS1603W001Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 16:10-17:25Section/Call Number
001/12119Enrollment
0 of 30Instructor
Brian ColeCourse Number
PHYS1603W002Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 17:40-18:55Section/Call Number
002/12120Enrollment
0 of 30Instructor
Brian ColeCourse Number
PHYS1603W003Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 16:10-17:25Section/Call Number
003/12121Enrollment
1 of 30Instructor
Brian ColeCourse Number
PHYS1603W004Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 17:40-18:55Section/Call Number
004/12122Enrollment
0 of 30Instructor
Brian ColeCourse Number
PHYS1603W005Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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005/12123Enrollment
0 of 30Instructor
Brian ColeCourse Number
PHYS1603W006Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Fr 09:00-10:15Section/Call Number
006/12124Enrollment
0 of 30Instructor
Brian ColeCorequisites: Calculus I or the equivalent
Fundamental laws of mechanics. Kinematics, Newtons laws, work and energy, conservation laws, collisions, rotational motion, oscillations, gravitation. PLEASE NOTE: Students who take PHYS BC2001 may not get credit for PHYS BC2009 or PHYS BC2010.
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PHYS2001X001Points
5 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 10:10-11:25Th 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/00562Enrollment
46 of 70Instructor
. FACULTYStiliana SavinCourse Number
PHYS2009X001Points
2 ptsFall 2022
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001/00571Enrollment
53 of 100Instructor
Stiliana SavinCourse Number
PHYS2010X001Points
3 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 10:10-11:25Th 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/00575Enrollment
6 of 75Instructor
. FACULTYCourse Number
PHYS2601W001Format
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4 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 14:40-15:55We 14:40-15:55Section/Call Number
001/12105Enrollment
55 of 100Instructor
Sebastian WillCourse Number
PHYS2603W001Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 17:10-18:00Section/Call Number
001/12166Enrollment
14 of 25Instructor
Sebastian WillCourse Number
PHYS2603W002Points
0 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 17:10-18:00Section/Call Number
002/12167Enrollment
7 of 25Instructor
Sebastian WillCourse Number
PHYS2603W003Format
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0 ptsFall 2022
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We 17:10-18:00Section/Call Number
003/12168Enrollment
13 of 25Instructor
Sebastian WillCourse Number
PHYS2801W001Format
In-PersonPoints
5 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 10:10-12:00Th 10:10-12:00Section/Call Number
001/12161Enrollment
5 of 100Instructor
Norman ChristPrerequisites: Physics BC2002 or the equivalent. Corequisites: Calculus III. Nonlinear pendula, transverse vibrations-elastic strings, longitudinal sound waves, seismic waves, electromagnetic oscillations - light, rainbows, haloes, the Green Flash; polarization phenomena - Haidingers Brush, Brewsters angle, double refraction, optical activity; gravity - capillary waves; interference, diffraction, lenses - mirrors.
Course Number
PHYS3001X001Points
5 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 10:00-11:30Th 10:00-11:30Section/Call Number
001/00712Enrollment
16 of 50Instructor
Timothy Halpin-HealyCourse Number
PHYS3007W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2022
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Mo 11:40-12:55We 11:40-12:55Section/Call Number
001/12085Enrollment
77 of 100Instructor
William ZajcCourse Number
PHYS3010X001Points
3 ptsFall 2022
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Tu 10:00-11:30Th 10:00-11:30Section/Call Number
001/00713Enrollment
0 of 50Instructor
Timothy Halpin-HealyPrerequisites: phys UN2601 or phys un2802 Primarily for junior and senior physics majors; other majors must obtain the instructors permission. Each experiment is chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor. Each section meets one afternoon per week, with registration in each section limited by the laboratory capacity. Experiments (classical and modern) cover topics in electricity, magnetism, optics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics.
Course Number
PHYS3081W001Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2022
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We 13:10-17:00Section/Call Number
001/12106Enrollment
5 of 12Instructor
Elena AprilePrerequisites: phys UN2601 or phys un2802 Primarily for junior and senior physics majors; other majors must obtain the instructors permission. Each experiment is chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor. Each section meets one afternoon per week, with registration in each section limited by the laboratory capacity. Experiments (classical and modern) cover topics in electricity, magnetism, optics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics.
Course Number
PHYS3081W002Format
In-PersonPoints
2 ptsFall 2022
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Th 13:10-17:00Section/Call Number
002/12107Enrollment
9 of 12Instructor
Elena AprilePrerequisites: phys UN2601 or phys un2802 Primarily for junior and senior physics majors; other majors must obtain the instructors permission. Each experiment is chosen by the student in consultation with the instructor. Each section meets one afternoon per week, with registration in each section limited by the laboratory capacity. Experiments (classical and modern) cover topics in electricity, magnetism, optics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics.