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Your search for courses · during 25FA, 26WI, 26SP · tagged with PHYS Introduction Mechanics & Relativity · returned 5 results
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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.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
1st 5 Weeks
- First Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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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.
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PHYS 131.01 First Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- Faculty:Arjendu Pattanayak 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
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PHYS 131.52 First Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- Faculty:Arjendu Pattanayak 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TAnderson Hall 021 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 131.59 First Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- THAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm
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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 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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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.
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PHYS 142.57 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Barry Costanzi 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 8:30am-9:40am
- TAnderson Hall 025 8:00am-12:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 036 8:15am-9:30am
- FAnderson Hall 036 8:30am-9:30am
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Extra Time Required
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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.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
Combined content of PHYS 131 and PHYS 151
First Year Priority
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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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.
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PHYS 143.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Marty Baylor 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 223 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 223 12:00pm-1:00pm
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Combined content of PHYS 131 and PHYS 151
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PHYS 143.52 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Marty Baylor 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TAnderson Hall 021 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Combined content of PHYS 131 and PHYS 151
6 seats held for sophomores until the day after sophomore priority registration.
First Year Priority
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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.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
First Year Priority
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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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.
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PHYS 144.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
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PHYS 144.54 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Andreia Carrillo 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- THAnderson Hall 021 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 144.57 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm
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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.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
2nd 5 weeks
- Second Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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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.
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PHYS 151.01 Second Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
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PHYS 151.59 Second Five Weeks, Fall 2025
- Faculty:Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- THAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm