FYS: The Science Behind the Fiction
AS.001.105 (01)

In this First-Year Seminar, we will seek to answer questions including: could you forge Beskar? What would it take to make a light saber? Is "Image, enhance" really possible? What is possible today? What might be possible in the future? And, what may never be possible, as it violates the laws of nature as we know them? We will take an empiricist approach, gathering data on the needed properties via screenings and related research, and then applying physical principles to reveal feasibility.

Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MW 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: McQueen, Tyrel
Room: Bloomberg 259
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/12
PosTag(s): n/a

FYS: What Everyone Should Know about How Science Works
AS.001.140 (01)

Science and scientists often bear the brunt of public displeasure over current events. Recent debates over CoVID (the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, masks, and isolation), climate change, and many other controversies raise questions about the reliability of scientific results and what it means to conduct research. What is and what is not scientific? How can non-scientists determine whether a scientific result is "right?" In this First-Year Seminar, we will explore what scientists do -- the practices of science -- and how they set standards of knowledge. Discussions will be organized around current pressing topics, including: What does it mean to "follow the science" or "do your own research" in the age of COVID? Will science save us from the ravages of climate change? Who or what has ultimate authority over the direction of scientific advances? When are new scientific announcements important new results and when are they just click bait hype? Who pays for science and should we care? What is meant by replication and is it bad if it doesn't happen? How does scientific publication work and what issues have arisen? Why do scientists often get bad press, and is it fair?

Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: T 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Instructor: Bennett, Chuck L
Room: Bloomberg 259
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 1/12
PosTag(s): n/a

FYS: The Physics of Democracy
AS.001.142 (01)

This First-Year Seminar considers what we can learn about democratic societies by thinking of them as complex physical systems. We will discuss voting and social choice theories and their relationship to renormalization and emergence; organization and segregation in complex systems: power laws, inequality, and polarization; and the dynamics of information and opinions: networks, bubbles, filters, and phase transitions.

Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MW 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Instructor: Carroll, Sean Michael
Room: Bloomberg 259
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/12
PosTag(s): n/a

FYS: Dynamics of Fundamental Science to General Society
AS.001.185 (01)

This First-Year Seminar will explore how important results in physics and astronomy are discovered, their transformative implications to the basic understanding of nature and their impact on the progress of society. Students will explore how simple rules obtained from the lab or in idealized settings imply the complex behaviors and dynamics observed in the natural world, and how they back-reaction on society. An example of topic that will be explored is General Relativity, a subject that emerged purely from theoretical considerations by Einstein which have revolutionized our basic understanding of the physical world and have reshaped the fields of physics and astronomy. On the other hand, General Relativity is necessary for satellite timing which revolutionized communication in human society. Another example is the basic physics experiments and research that lead to the invention of the transistor and the ensuing revolution of the information age. The students will explore the value of scientific thinking and its necessity in building a more robust society that can effectively serve its citizens. The course will aim to help students understand how the various tools used in the lab and idealized settings can be effectively applied to solve important problems beyond academic settings. For example, the course can explore the unique perspectives that physicist and astronomers can bring to bear to the emerging world of data science and artificial intelligence. These are both topics that will reshape society in more ways that we can predict.

Credits: 3.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: W 12:00PM - 2:30PM
Instructor: Bah, Ibou
Room: Bloomberg 259
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/12
PosTag(s): n/a

Topics in the Philosophy of Physics
AS.150.465 (02)

This course will consider some philosophical topics in the foundations of physics. Entropy and the arrow of time -- why time has a direction, whether it can be explained in terms of entropy, and what role the arrow of time plays in causation and emergence. Anthropics and indexical uncertainty -- approaches to probability, reference classes, the cosmological multiverse, Boltzmann brains, simulation and doomsday arguments. Foundations of quantum mechanics -- the measurement problem, many-worlds, probability and structure, alternative approaches.

Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: W 4:00PM - 6:30PM
Instructor: Carroll, Sean Michael
Room: Krieger 304
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/18
PosTag(s): PHIL-LOGSCI, MSCH-HUM

General Physics:Physical Science Major I
AS.171.101 (01)

First semester of two-semester sequence. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Fridays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, F 8:00AM - 8:50AM
Instructor: Zakamska, Nadia
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 464
Status: Reserved Open
Seats Available: 5/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics:Physical Science Major I
AS.171.101 (02)

First semester of two-semester sequence. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Fridays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, F 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Zakamska, Nadia
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 464
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics:Physical Science Major I
AS.171.101 (03)

First semester of two-semester sequence. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Fridays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, F 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Zakamska, Nadia
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 464
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics:Physical Science Major I
AS.171.101 (04)

First semester of two-semester sequence. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Fridays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, F 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: Zakamska, Nadia
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 464
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics:Physical Science Major I
AS.171.101 (05)

First semester of two-semester sequence. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Fridays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, F 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Zakamska, Nadia
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 464
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics: Physical Science Majors II
AS.171.102 (01)

Second semester of two-semester sequence. In this term, the topics covered include wave motion, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.112) AND Calculus (AS.110.107 or AS.110.109 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Thursdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM, Th 8:00AM - 8:50AM
Instructor: Maksimovic, Petar
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 464
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics: Physical Science Majors II
AS.171.102 (02)

Second semester of two-semester sequence. In this term, the topics covered include wave motion, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.112) AND Calculus (AS.110.107 or AS.110.109 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Thursdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM, Th 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Maksimovic, Petar
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 464
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics: Physical Science Majors II
AS.171.102 (03)

Second semester of two-semester sequence. In this term, the topics covered include wave motion, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.112) AND Calculus (AS.110.107 or AS.110.109 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Thursdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM, Th 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Maksimovic, Petar
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 464
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics: Physical Science Majors II
AS.171.102 (05)

Second semester of two-semester sequence. In this term, the topics covered include wave motion, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.112) AND Calculus (AS.110.107 or AS.110.109 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Thursdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM, Th 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Maksimovic, Petar
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 478
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (01)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, T 8:00AM - 8:50AM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 478
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (02)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, T 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 464
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/25
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (03)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, T 10:30AM - 11:20AM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 464
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/25
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (04)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, T 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 478
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (05)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, T 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 478
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (06)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, T 4:30PM - 5:20PM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 478
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/26
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (07)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, T 8:00AM - 8:50AM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 478
Status: Open
Seats Available: 5/25
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (08)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM, T 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Krieger 302
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/26
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (09)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM, T 10:30AM - 11:20AM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 464
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (10)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM, T 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 176
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/25
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (11)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM, T 4:30PM - 5:20PM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 464
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/25
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (12)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM, T 8:00AM - 8:50AM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 464
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/24
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (13)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM, T 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 475
Status: Open
Seats Available: 1/26
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics I for Biological Science Majors
AS.171.103 (14)

First-semester of two-semester sequence in calculus-based general physics, tailored to students majoring in one of the biological sciences. In this term, the topics covered include the basic principles of classical mechanics and fluids as well as an introduction to wave motion. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113). Midterm exams are given at 8am Tuesdays, so students must leave their schedules open at this time in order to be able to take these exams

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM, T 4:30PM - 5:20PM
Instructor: Marriage, Tobias
Room: Bloomberg 272 Bloomberg 478
Status: Open
Seats Available: 2/26
PosTag(s): n/a

Classical Mechanics I
AS.171.105 (01)

An in-depth introduction to classical mechanics intended for physics majors/minors and other students with a strong interest in physics. This course treats fewer topics than AS.171.101 and AS.171.103 but with greater mathematical sophistication. It is particularly recommended for students who intend to take AS.171.201-AS.171.202 or AS.171.309-AS.171.310. Recommended Corequisites: AS.173.115 and AS.110.108

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM, Th 10:30AM - 11:20AM
Instructor: Beller, Daniel
Room: Bloomberg 361 Bloomberg 464
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/20
PosTag(s): n/a

Classical Mechanics I
AS.171.105 (02)

An in-depth introduction to classical mechanics intended for physics majors/minors and other students with a strong interest in physics. This course treats fewer topics than AS.171.101 and AS.171.103 but with greater mathematical sophistication. It is particularly recommended for students who intend to take AS.171.201-AS.171.202 or AS.171.309-AS.171.310. Recommended Corequisites: AS.173.115 and AS.110.108

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM, Th 10:30AM - 11:20AM
Instructor: Beller, Daniel
Room: Bloomberg 361 Bloomberg 464
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/20
PosTag(s): n/a

Classical Mechanics I
AS.171.105 (03)

An in-depth introduction to classical mechanics intended for physics majors/minors and other students with a strong interest in physics. This course treats fewer topics than AS.171.101 and AS.171.103 but with greater mathematical sophistication. It is particularly recommended for students who intend to take AS.171.201-AS.171.202 or AS.171.309-AS.171.310. Recommended Corequisites: AS.173.115 and AS.110.108

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM, Th 10:30AM - 11:20AM
Instructor: Beller, Daniel
Room: Bloomberg 361 Bloomberg 464
Status: Approval Required
Seats Available: 10/10
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics for Physical Sciences Majors (AL)
AS.171.107 (01)

This two-semester sequence in general physics is identical in subject matter to AS.171.101-AS.171.102, covering mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics, but differs in instructional format. Rather than being presented via lectures and discussion sections, it is instead taught in an "active learning" style with most class time given to small group problem-solving guided by instructors. Midterm exams for every section are given during the 8 AM section time! Accordingly, students registering for sections at times other than 8 AM must retain availability for 8 AM sections as needed. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113)

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM, F 8:00AM - 8:50AM
Instructor: Swartz, Morris
Room: Bloomberg 478 Bloomberg 478
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/21
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics for Physical Sciences Majors (AL)
AS.171.107 (02)

This two-semester sequence in general physics is identical in subject matter to AS.171.101-AS.171.102, covering mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics, but differs in instructional format. Rather than being presented via lectures and discussion sections, it is instead taught in an "active learning" style with most class time given to small group problem-solving guided by instructors. Midterm exams for every section are given during the 8 AM section time! Accordingly, students registering for sections at times other than 8 AM must retain availability for 8 AM sections as needed. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113)

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM, F 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Swartz, Morris
Room: Bloomberg 478 Bloomberg 478
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/21
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics for Physical Sciences Majors (AL)
AS.171.107 (03)

This two-semester sequence in general physics is identical in subject matter to AS.171.101-AS.171.102, covering mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics, but differs in instructional format. Rather than being presented via lectures and discussion sections, it is instead taught in an "active learning" style with most class time given to small group problem-solving guided by instructors. Midterm exams for every section are given during the 8 AM section time! Accordingly, students registering for sections at times other than 8 AM must retain availability for 8 AM sections as needed. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113)

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM, F 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Swartz, Morris
Room: Bloomberg 478 Bloomberg 478
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/21
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics for Physical Sciences Majors (AL)
AS.171.107 (04)

This two-semester sequence in general physics is identical in subject matter to AS.171.101-AS.171.102, covering mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics, but differs in instructional format. Rather than being presented via lectures and discussion sections, it is instead taught in an "active learning" style with most class time given to small group problem-solving guided by instructors. Midterm exams for every section are given during the 8 AM section time! Accordingly, students registering for sections at times other than 8 AM must retain availability for 8 AM sections as needed. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113)

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM, F 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: Swartz, Morris
Room: Bloomberg 478 Bloomberg 478
Status: Open
Seats Available: 16/21
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics for Physical Sciences Majors (AL)
AS.171.107 (05)

This two-semester sequence in general physics is identical in subject matter to AS.171.101-AS.171.102, covering mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics, but differs in instructional format. Rather than being presented via lectures and discussion sections, it is instead taught in an "active learning" style with most class time given to small group problem-solving guided by instructors. Midterm exams for every section are given during the 8 AM section time! Accordingly, students registering for sections at times other than 8 AM must retain availability for 8 AM sections as needed. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113)

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, F 8:00AM - 8:50AM
Instructor: Broholm, Collin
Room: Bloomberg 478 Bloomberg 478
Status: Open
Seats Available: 13/21
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics for Physical Sciences Majors (AL)
AS.171.107 (06)

This two-semester sequence in general physics is identical in subject matter to AS.171.101-AS.171.102, covering mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics, but differs in instructional format. Rather than being presented via lectures and discussion sections, it is instead taught in an "active learning" style with most class time given to small group problem-solving guided by instructors. Midterm exams for every section are given during the 8 AM section time! Accordingly, students registering for sections at times other than 8 AM must retain availability for 8 AM sections as needed. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113)

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, F 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Instructor: Broholm, Collin
Room: Bloomberg 478 Bloomberg 478
Status: Open
Seats Available: 4/21
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics for Physical Sciences Majors (AL)
AS.171.107 (07)

This two-semester sequence in general physics is identical in subject matter to AS.171.101-AS.171.102, covering mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics, but differs in instructional format. Rather than being presented via lectures and discussion sections, it is instead taught in an "active learning" style with most class time given to small group problem-solving guided by instructors. Midterm exams for every section are given during the 8 AM section time! Accordingly, students registering for sections at times other than 8 AM must retain availability for 8 AM sections as needed. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113)

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, F 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Broholm, Collin
Room: Bloomberg 478 Bloomberg 478
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/21
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics for Physical Sciences Majors (AL)
AS.171.107 (08)

This two-semester sequence in general physics is identical in subject matter to AS.171.101-AS.171.102, covering mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics, but differs in instructional format. Rather than being presented via lectures and discussion sections, it is instead taught in an "active learning" style with most class time given to small group problem-solving guided by instructors. Midterm exams for every section are given during the 8 AM section time! Accordingly, students registering for sections at times other than 8 AM must retain availability for 8 AM sections as needed. Recommended Corequisites: (AS.173.111) AND (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108 or AS.110.113)

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, F 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Instructor: Broholm, Collin
Room: Bloomberg 478 Bloomberg 478
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/21
PosTag(s): n/a

Special Relativity/Waves
AS.171.201 (01)

Course continues introductory physics sequence (begins with AS.171.105-AS.171.106). Special theory of relativity, forced and damped oscillators, Fourier analysis, wave equation, reflection and transmission, diffraction and interference, dispersion. Meets with AS.171.207.

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, Th 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Instructor: Krolik, Julian H
Room: Bloomberg 361 Bloomberg 478
Status: Open
Seats Available: 3/24
PosTag(s): n/a

Special Relativity/Waves
AS.171.201 (02)

Course continues introductory physics sequence (begins with AS.171.105-AS.171.106). Special theory of relativity, forced and damped oscillators, Fourier analysis, wave equation, reflection and transmission, diffraction and interference, dispersion. Meets with AS.171.207.

Credits: 4.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, Th 3:00PM - 4:30PM
Instructor: Krolik, Julian H
Room: Bloomberg 361 Bloomberg 478
Status: Open
Seats Available: 15/24
PosTag(s): n/a

Electromagnetic Theory II
AS.171.301 (01)

Static electric and magnetic fields in free space and matter; boundary value problems; electromagnetic induction; Maxwell’s equations; and an introduction to electrodynamics.

Credits: 4.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, F 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Instructor: Chien, Chia Ling
Room: Bloomberg 176 Bloomberg 361
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/11
PosTag(s): n/a

Electromagnetic Theory II
AS.171.301 (02)

Static electric and magnetic fields in free space and matter; boundary value problems; electromagnetic induction; Maxwell’s equations; and an introduction to electrodynamics.

Credits: 4.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 10:30AM - 11:45AM, Th 1:30PM - 2:20PM
Instructor: Chien, Chia Ling
Room: Bloomberg 176 Bloomberg 259
Status: Open
Seats Available: 10/20
PosTag(s): n/a

Quantum Mechanics I
AS.171.303 (01)

Fundamental aspects of quantum mechanics. Uncertainty relations, Schrodinger equation in one and three dimensions, tunneling, harmonic oscillator, angular momentum, hydrogen atom, spin, Pauli principle, perturbation theory (time-independent and time-dependent), transition probabilities and selection rules, atomic structure, scattering theory. Recommended Course Background: AS.110.302 or AS.110.306.

Credits: 4.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM, T 1:30PM - 2:20PM
Instructor: Kaplan, David
Room: Bloomberg 361 Bloomberg 361
Status: Open
Seats Available: 6/35
PosTag(s): n/a

Introduction to Space, Science, and Technology
AS.171.321 (01)

Topics include space astronomy, remote observing of the earth, space physics, planetary exploration, human space flight, space environment, orbits, propulsion, spacecraft design, attitude control and communication. Crosslisted by Departments of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Materials Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Recommended Course Background: AS.171.101-AS.171.102 or similar; AS.110.108-AS.110.109.

Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: MacKenty, John Walker, McCandliss, Stephan R
Room: Bloomberg 464
Status: Waitlist Only
Seats Available: 0/36
PosTag(s): n/a

Learn to Think Statistically
AS.171.324 (01)

We live in a data-rich world where the flux of information increases exponentially. We will learn how to think statistically and see patterns and structure in many systems around us: news reports, images, cities, social networks, etc. We will learn how to use this knowledge to analyze data, make decisions and predictions. We will explore correlations, patterns, entropy, fractals. This course will allow students to better understand the complex world we live in. The course will occasionally involve some coding. Junior, senior and graduate students only. More at https://bit.ly/3iJ90ps

Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Instructor: Menard, Brice
Room: Bloomberg 511
Status: Open
Seats Available: 17/24
PosTag(s): n/a

Condensed Matter Physics
AS.171.405 (01)

Undergraduate course covering basic concepts of condensed matter physics: crystal structure, diffraction and reciprocal lattices, electronic and optical properties, band structure, phonons, superconductivity and magnetism. Co-listed with AS.171.621 Recommended Course Background: AS.171.304, AS.110.201-AS.110.202.

Credits: 3.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: MW 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Instructor: Zhang, Yahui
Room: Bloomberg 361
Status: Open
Seats Available: 7/10
PosTag(s): n/a

Numerical Methods for Physicists
AS.171.416 (01)

Credits: 4.00
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: TTh 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Instructor: Zhang, Yaojun
Room: Bloomberg 361
Status: Open
Seats Available: 14/15
PosTag(s): n/a

Contemporary Phys Sem
AS.172.203 (01)

This seminar exposes physics majors to a broad variety of contemporary experimental and theoretical issues in the field. Students read and discuss reviews from the current literature, and are expected to make an oral or written presentation. Recommended Course Background: AS.171.101-AS.171.102, AS.171.103-AS.171.104, or AS.171.105-AS.171.106.

Credits: 1.00
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Days/Times: W 1:30PM - 2:20PM
Instructor: Drichko, Natalia
Room: Bloomberg 278
Status: Open
Seats Available: 9/35
PosTag(s): n/a

General Physics Laboratory I
AS.173.111 (01)