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Your search for courses · during 24FA, 24FA, 24FA, 25WI, 25WI, 25WI, 25SP, 25SP, 25SP · tagged with PHYS Introduction Mechanics & Relativity · returned 5 results

  • PHYS 131 Introduction to Physics: Newtonian Mechanics and Lab 3 credits

    A traditional introduction to classical mechanics using the Newtonian worldview. The kinematics and dynamics of some simple systems are investigated using Newton’s laws, vector analysis, and the conservation laws of momentum and energy. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.

    1st Five Weeks

    • First Five Weeks, Fall 2024
    • LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
    • Student has completed or in the process of completing any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or equivalents or greater or has received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP exam or has received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or has received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or received a Carleton Math 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND has NOT taken PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145.

    • CL: 100 level ENTS Introductory PHYS Introduction Mechanics & Relativity
    • PHYS  131.52 First Five Weeks, Fall 2024

    • Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
    • Size:24
    • M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
    • TAnderson Hall 021 1:00pm-5:00pm
    • FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
    • 1st 5 Weeks

    • PHYS  131.59 First Five Weeks, Fall 2024

    • Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤 · Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
    • Size:24
    • M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
    • THAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm
    • FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
    • 1st 5 Weeks

  • PHYS 142 Physical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity with Problem Solving and Lab 6 credits

    This course begins with an introduction to classical mechanics using the Newtonian worldview. Descriptions of motion and change in motion of some simple systems at human speeds are investigated using Newton’s laws, vector analysis, and the conservation laws of momentum and energy. The course moves beyond the Newtonian framework to consider a relativistic framework where time and space are intertwined and explores the motion of objects whose speeds approach the speed of light. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.  This section of introductory physics with problem solving is periodically offered for students who wish to further develop their general analytical and critical thinking skills. The smaller section will have additional class meetings for problem solving and review. PHYS 142 is appropriate for students who would like to have more scheduled time to work with a faculty member on developing their scientific reasoning skills and understanding of the foundations of physics.  

    • Spring 2025
    • LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
    • Student has completed completed any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP Exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or has received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or equivalents or received a Carleton MATH 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND has NOT taken PHYS 131 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145 or PHYS 151. PHYS 142 and PHYS 143 are equivalent courses, if you have taken one you cannot register for the other.

    • CL: 100 level PHYS Introduction Mechanics & Relativity
    • PHYS  142.52 Spring 2025

    • Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
    • Size:24
    • M, WAnderson Hall 036 8:30am-9:40am
    • TAnderson Hall 025 1:00pm-5:00pm
    • THAnderson Hall 036 8:15am-9:30am
    • FAnderson Hall 036 8:30am-9:30am
  • PHYS 143 Physical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity and Lab 6 credits

    This course begins with an introduction to classical mechanics using the Newtonian worldview. Descriptions of motion and change in motion of some simple systems at human speeds are investigated using Newton’s laws, vector analysis, and the conservation laws of momentum and energy. The course moves beyond the Newtonian framework to consider a relativistic framework where time and space are intertwined and explores the motion of objects whose speeds approach the speed of light. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.

    Combined content of PHYS 131 and PHYS 151

    First Year Priority

    • Winter 2025
    • LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
    • Student has completed completed any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP Exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or has received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or equivalents or received a Carleton MATH 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND has NOT taken PHYS 131 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145 or PHYS 151. PHYS 142 and PHYS 143 are equivalent courses, if you have taken one you cannot register for the other.

    • CL: 100 level PHYS Introduction Mechanics & Relativity
    • PHYS  143.52 Winter 2025

    • Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
    • Size:24
    • M, WCMC 306 11:10am-12:20pm
    • TAnderson Hall 021 1:00pm-5:00pm
    • FCMC 306 12:00pm-1:00pm
    • Combined content of PHYS 131 and PHYS 151

  • PHYS 144 Astrophysical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity and Lab 6 credits

    This course begins by reviewing Newtonian mechanics, with applications of vector analysis and the concepts of momentum and energy to large-scale gravitational phenomena in the universe. The course moves beyond the Newtonian framework to consider a relativistic framework where time and space are intertwined and explores the motion of objects whose speeds approach the speed of light. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.

    First Year Priority

    • Winter 2025
    • LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
    • Student has completed any of the following course(s): MATH 120 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or received a Carleton Math 121 or better Requisite Equivalency AND has NOT taken PHYS 131 or PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 145 or PHYS 151.

    • CL: 100 level PHYS Introduction Mechanics & Relativity
    • PHYS  144.51 Winter 2025

    • Faculty:Barry Costanzi 🏫 👤
    • Size:24
    • M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
    • TAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm
    • FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
    • PHYS  144.54 Winter 2025

    • Faculty:Barry Costanzi 🏫 👤 · Andreia Carrillo 🏫 👤
    • Size:24
    • M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
    • THAnderson Hall 021 1:00pm-5:00pm
    • FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
  • PHYS 151 Introduction to Physics: Relativity and Particles and Lab 3 credits

    An introduction to principles of physics in the realm of the very small and very fast. The course provides an introduction to special relativity where time and space are intertwined and explores the motion of objects whose speeds approach the speed of light. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.

    2nd Five Weeks

    • Second Five Weeks, Fall 2024
    • LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
    • Student has completed or in the process of completing any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or greater or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or received a Carleton Math 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND PHYS 131 AND has NOT taken PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144.

    • CL: 100 level PHYS Introduction Mechanics & Relativity
    • PHYS  151.59 Second Five Weeks, Fall 2024

    • Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
    • Size:24
    • M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
    • THAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm
    • FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
    • 2nd 5 weeks

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