PHYS 1112

PHYS 1112

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

First course in a three-semester introductory physics sequence. This course is taught in a largely "flipped', highly interactive manner, with reading preparation and online reading quizzes required for class. Covers the mechanics of particles with focus on kinematics, dynamics, conservation laws, central force fields, periodic motion. Mechanics of many-particle systems: center of mass, rotational mechanics of a rigid body, translational & rotational equilibrium. Temperature, heat, the laws of thermodynamics. At the level of University Physics, Vol. 1, by Young and Freedman.

When Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.

Permission Note Primarily for: students in Engineering, Physics or related subjects.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: MATH 1910 or MATH 1120. Recommended corequisite: MATH 1920 in order to continue with PHYS 2213 the following semester. Corequisite: PHYS 1110 must be taken to remain enrolled in PHYS 1112. MATH 1910 may be allowed by instructor in exceptional cases, but continuation in PHYS 2213 will then have to be deferred until MATH 1920 is completed.
Forbidden Overlaps Forbidden Overlap: due to an overlap in content, students will receive credit for only one course in the following group: EAS 1600, PHYS 1101, PHYS 1112, PHYS 1116, PHYS 2207.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS, PHS-AS)

Comments Students interested in majoring in Engineering Physics or Physics, and who have a strong physics and mathematics background are encouraged to consider PHYS 1116. Students in the Life Sciences (but not Engineering or Physics) should consider PHYS 1101 or PHYS 2207 and check with your program for further guidance.  

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3597 PHYS 1112   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment in PHYS 1110. The waitlist for this class can be found at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. The Physics Department will assist you if you are unable to resolve a conflict between your Physics course and another required course for your degree; however, if changing your first-year writing seminar, PE class, or another elective is possible and will resolve the conflict, then you should resolve the conflict on your own rather than seeking an accommodation from Physics. Engineering students should refer to pre-enrollment directions at https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/students/undergraduate-students/advising/course-enrollment.

  •  3598 PHYS 1112   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment in PHYS 1110. The waitlist for this class can be found at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. The Physics Department will assist you if you are unable to resolve a conflict between your Physics course and another required course for your degree; however, if changing your first-year writing seminar, PE class, or another elective is possible and will resolve the conflict, then you should resolve the conflict on your own rather than seeking an accommodation from Physics. Engineering students should refer to pre-enrollment directions at https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/students/undergraduate-students/advising/course-enrollment.

  •  3599 PHYS 1112   DIS 201

    • TR Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3600 PHYS 1112   DIS 202

    • TR Clark Hall 294F
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3601 PHYS 1112   DIS 203

    • TR Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3602 PHYS 1112   DIS 204

    • TR Clark Hall 294F
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3603 PHYS 1112   DIS 205

    • WF Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3604 PHYS 1112   DIS 208

    • TR Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3605 PHYS 1112   DIS 209

    • TR Clark Hall 294F
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3606 PHYS 1112   DIS 210

    • TR Clark Hall 294H
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4793 PHYS 1112   DIS 211

    • TR Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4893 PHYS 1112   DIS 212

    • TR Clark Hall 294F
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4894 PHYS 1112   DIS 213

    • TR Clark Hall 294H
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5428 PHYS 1112   DIS 214

    • WF Clark Hall 294F
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10790 PHYS 1112   DIS 215

    • WF Clark Hall 294H
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person