PC241 - 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 — Essman, Gosnell, Iuliano, Monahan

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 11/04/2024
Spring 2025 Block 5 Physics for the Physical Sciences l: Mechanics Jeff Iuliano TBA 32 / 32 11/04/2024
Spring 2025 Block 7 Physics for the Physical Sciences l: Mechanics Christopher Monahan TBA 32 / 32 11/04/2024
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