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Physics 161Lg:

Advanced Principles of Physics I (4.0 units)

Gateway to the majors and minors in Physics and Astronomy. Introductory treatment intended for well-qualified students. Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, conservation laws, wave motion, thermodynamics, heat engines, entropy.
  • Prerequisite: 1 from (MATH 126 or MATH 129)
  • Corequisite: 1 from (MATH 226 or MATH 229)
  • General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
  • Note: This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students.
SectionSessionTypeTimeDaysRegisteredInstructorLocationSyllabusInfo
50530R001Lecture2:00-3:50pmTue, Thu0 of 90Scott MacdonaldSLH102notesession dates
50531R001Quiz5:00-6:20pmThursday0 of 90SLH102session dates
50532R001Lab8:00-10:50amTuesday0 of 1KAPB8session dates
50533R001Lab8:00-10:50amWednesday0 of 2KAPB8session dates
50534R001Lab8:00-10:50amThursday0 of 2KAPB8session dates
50535D001Lab8:00-10:50amFriday0 of 2KAPB8session dates
50536R001Lab11:00-1:50pmTuesday0 of 2KAPB8session dates
50537R001Lab11:00-1:50pmWednesday0 of 2KAPB8session dates
50538R001Lab11:00-1:50pmThursday0 of 1KAPB8session dates
50539D001Lab11:00-1:50pmFriday0 of 2KAPB8session dates
50540R001Lab2:00-4:50pmWednesday0 of 2KAPB8session dates
50542R001Lab5:00-7:50pmTuesday0 of 2KAPB8session dates
50543R001Lab5:00-7:50pmWednesday0 of 28KAPB8session dates
Information accurate as of October 19, 2024 11:34 am.
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