Clarkie Catalog

PHYS110

INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS PART I

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Also listed under 5 other titles
  • LAB: INTRO PHYSICS PART I
  • Introductory Physics Part I
  • LAB: INTRO PHYSICS
  • INTRO PHYSICS PART I
  • COURSE CANCELLED
Department
Physics
Terms offered
36
Data refreshed
Sep 29, 2026

Description

Introductory level course stressing both conceptual understanding and problem solving. This is a survey course for both science majors and others. Stresses the simplicity and self-consistency of physical models in explaining a variety of physical phenomena, with special attention to applications in the life sciences. Topics include Newtonian mechanics and an introduction to the thermal properties of matter. Calculus is not required, but elements of algebra and trigonometry are reviewed and utilized. PHYS 110, with PHYS 111 , fulfills the usual entrance requirements for medical and dental schools. This course comprises of lectures, associated laboratories, and discussion sections. Fulfills the Scientific Perspective or Formal Analysis requirement.

Syllabi

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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026

1995
2026
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 62% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2018. 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 67% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2017. 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2028 2028 Fall: 71% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2016. 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2027 2027 Fall: 74% chance, medium confidence. Offered in every fall term since 2015. 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2026 1 section Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2025 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2024 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2023 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2022 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2021 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2020 1 section Not offered Not offered 1 section
2019 2 sections Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2018 1 section Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2017 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2016 1 section Not offered Not offered No data for this term
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term

Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.

Meeting times

Most recent first
  • Tue, Thu, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM Sackler Science Center S120 2026-12025-1
  • Mon, 4:15 PM–6:45 PM BPM110 2026-22025-2
  • Wed, 4:15 PM–6:45 PM BPM110 2026-42025-4
  • Thu, 4:15 PM–6:45 PM BPM110 2026-32025-3
  • Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM ONLINE 2020
  • Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM ONLINE 2020-1
  • Mon, 4:15 PM–6:45 PM ONLINE 2020-2
  • Wed, 4:15 PM–6:45 PM ONLINE 2020-4
2026–27 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2026–27
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2026Izabela R. StroeLecture1 64 of 60 enrolled20035
2025–26 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2025–26
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2025Izabela R. StroeLecture1 59 of 60 enrolled20035
2024–25 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2024–25
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2024Izabela R. StroeLecture1 45 of 60 enrolled20035
2023–24 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2023–24
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2023Izabela R. StroeLecture1 52 of 60 enrolled20035
2022–23 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2022–23
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2022Izabela R. StroeLecture1 41 of 60 enrolled20035
2021–22 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2021–22
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2021Alexander P. PetroffLecture1 37 of 60 enrolled20175
2020–21 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2020–21
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Intersession 2020-21Moataz M. HannoutOnline1 16 of 15 enrolled50015
Fall 2020Izabela R. StroeOnline1 65 of 64 enrolled20175
2019–20 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2019–20
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2019Izabela R. StroeLecture1 53 of 60 enrolled20175
Fall 2019Steven K. BrierleyLecture1 17 of 24 enrolled27558
2018–19 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2018–19
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2018Izabela R. StroeLecture1 57 of 60 enrolled20175
2017–18 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2017–18
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2017Izabela R. StroeLecture1 42 of 54 enrolled20175
2016–17 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2016–17
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2016Izabela R. StroeLecture1 37 of 60 enrolled20175
2015–16 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2015–16
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2015Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLecture1 54 of 60 enrolled20175
2014–15 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2014–15
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2014Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLecture1 30 of 40 enrolled20175
2013–14 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2013–14
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2013Michael J. HolmesLecture1 45 of 60 enrolled20175
2012–13 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2012–13
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2012Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLecture1 52 of 68 enrolled20175
2011–12 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2011–12
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2011Fan XiaoLecture1 56 of 68 enrolled20175
2010–11 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2010–11
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2010Eugenia CiocanLecture1 49 of 68 enrolled27187
2009–10 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2009–10
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2009Chris P. LandeeLecture1 59 of 64 enrolled20116
2008–09 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2008–09
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2008Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLecture1 59 of 76 enrolled20116
2007–08 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2007–08
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2007Chris P. LandeeLecture1 60 of 64 enrolled20116
2005–06 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2005–06
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2005S. Leslie BlattLecture1 29 of 72 enrolled20116
2004–05 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2004–05
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2004S. Leslie BlattLecture1 52 of 72 enrolled20116
2003–04 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2003–04
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2003Arshad KudrolliLecture1 71 of 80 enrolled20116
2002–03 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2002–03
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2002Arshad KudrolliLecture1 39 of 60 enrolled20363
2001–02 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2001–02
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2001Arshad KudrolliLecture1 59 of 99 enrolled20363
2000–01 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 2000–01
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2000Chris P. LandeeLecture1 40 of 99 enrolled20363
1999–00 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 1999–00
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 1999Chris P. LandeeLecture1 46 of 99 enrolled20363
1998–99 1 entry
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 1998–99
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 1998Chris P. LandeeLecture1 57 of 99 enrolled20363
1997–98 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 1997–98
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 1998UnlistedLecture1 0 of 0 enrolled30430
Fall 1997Chris P. LandeeLecture1 57 of 999 enrolled20363
1996–97 2 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 1996–97
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 1997UnlistedLecture1 17 of 99 enrolled30430
Fall 1996Chris P. LandeeLecture1 53 of 999 enrolled20363
1995–96 3 entries
Credit-bearing sections of PHYS110, 1995–96
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 1996Robert E. GreeneyLecture1 55 of 999 enrolled30430
Fall 1995S. Leslie BlattLecture1 46 of 999 enrolled20363
Fall 1995Charles C. AgostaLecture1 28 of 999 enrolled20364

No-credit sessions

2026–27 3 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2026–27
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2026Izabela R. StroeLab- 20 of 20 enrolled21710
Fall 2026Izabela R. StroeLab- 20 of 20 enrolled21711
Fall 2026Izabela R. StroeLab- 24 of 20 enrolled21712
2025–26 3 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2025–26
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2025Izabela R. StroeLab- 20 of 20 enrolled21710
Fall 2025Izabela R. StroeLab- 20 of 20 enrolled21711
Fall 2025Izabela R. StroeLab- 19 of 20 enrolled21712
2024–25 3 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2024–25
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2024Alexander P. PetroffLab- 11 of 20 enrolled21711
Fall 2024Alexander P. PetroffLab- 15 of 20 enrolled21712
Fall 2024Alexander P. PetroffLab- 19 of 20 enrolled21710
2023–24 3 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2023–24
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2023Izabela R. StroeLab- 17 of 20 enrolled21710
Fall 2023Izabela R. StroeLab- 18 of 20 enrolled21711
Fall 2023Izabela R. StroeLab- 17 of 20 enrolled21712
2022–23 3 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2022–23
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2022Izabela R. StroeLab- 12 of 20 enrolled21710
Fall 2022Izabela R. StroeLab- 10 of 20 enrolled21711
Fall 2022Izabela R. StroeLab- 19 of 20 enrolled21712
2021–22 3 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2021–22
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2021Alexander P. PetroffLab- 16 of 20 enrolled20176
Fall 2021Alexander P. PetroffLab- 8 of 20 enrolled20177
Fall 2021Alexander P. PetroffLab- 13 of 24 enrolled27559
2020–21 4 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2020–21
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2020Izabela R. StroeOnline- 16 of 16 enrolled20176
Fall 2020Izabela R. StroeOnline- 17 of 16 enrolled24835
Fall 2020Izabela R. StroeOnline- 17 of 16 enrolled27559
Fall 2020Izabela R. StroeOnline- 15 of 16 enrolled20177
2019–20 4 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2019–20
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2019Izabela R. StroeLab- 20 of 20 enrolled24835
Fall 2019Izabela R. StroeLab- 17 of 20 enrolled20176
Fall 2019Izabela R. StroeLab- 18 of 20 enrolled20177
Fall 2019Steven K. BrierleyLab- 15 of 24 enrolled27559
2018–19 3 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2018–19
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2018Izabela R. StroeLab- 20 of 20 enrolled24835
Fall 2018Izabela R. StroeLab- 19 of 20 enrolled20176
Fall 2018Izabela R. StroeLab- 18 of 20 enrolled20177
2017–18 3 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2017–18
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2017Izabela R. StroeLab- 13 of 18 enrolled20176
Fall 2017Izabela R. StroeLab- 16 of 18 enrolled20177
Fall 2017Izabela R. StroeLab- 13 of 18 enrolled24835
2016–17 3 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2016–17
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2016Izabela R. StroeLab- 7 of 20 enrolled20176
Fall 2016Izabela R. StroeLab- 13 of 20 enrolled20177
Fall 2016Izabela R. StroeLab- 17 of 20 enrolled24835
2015–16 3 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2015–16
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2015Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLab- 16 of 20 enrolled20176
Fall 2015Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLab- 19 of 20 enrolled20177
Fall 2015Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLab- 19 of 20 enrolled24835
2014–15 2 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2014–15
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2014Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLab- 19 of 20 enrolled20176
Fall 2014Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLab- 11 of 20 enrolled20177
2013–14 4 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2013–14
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2013Michael J. HolmesLab- 21 of 20 enrolled20176
Fall 2013Michael J. HolmesLab- 0 of 0 enrolled20178
Fall 2013Michael J. HolmesLab- 7 of 20 enrolled20177
Fall 2013Michael J. HolmesLab- 17 of 20 enrolled20179
2012–13 4 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2012–13
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2012Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLab- 15 of 17 enrolled20176
Fall 2012Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLab- 14 of 17 enrolled20177
Fall 2012Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLab- 14 of 17 enrolled20178
Fall 2012Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLab- 9 of 17 enrolled20179
2011–12 4 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2011–12
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2011Fan XiaoLab- 13 of 17 enrolled20176
Fall 2011Fan XiaoLab- 12 of 17 enrolled20177
Fall 2011Fan XiaoLab- 14 of 17 enrolled20179
Fall 2011Fan XiaoLab- 17 of 17 enrolled20178
2010–11 4 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2010–11
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2010Eugenia CiocanLab- 15 of 17 enrolled27188
Fall 2010Eugenia CiocanLab- 12 of 17 enrolled27189
Fall 2010Eugenia CiocanLab- 9 of 17 enrolled27190
Fall 2010Eugenia CiocanLab- 13 of 17 enrolled27191
2009–10 4 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2009–10
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2009Chris P. LandeeLab- 16 of 16 enrolled22574
Fall 2009Chris P. LandeeLab- 16 of 16 enrolled24553
Fall 2009Chris P. LandeeLab- 12 of 16 enrolled22575
Fall 2009Chris P. LandeeLab- 15 of 16 enrolled22576
2008–09 4 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2008–09
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2008Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLab- 17 of 19 enrolled22574
Fall 2008Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLab- 15 of 19 enrolled22575
Fall 2008Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLab- 13 of 19 enrolled22576
Fall 2008Louis M. Colonna-RomanoLab- 14 of 19 enrolled24553
2007–08 4 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2007–08
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2007Chris P. LandeeLab- 16 of 16 enrolled22574
Fall 2007Chris P. LandeeLab- 16 of 16 enrolled22575
Fall 2007Chris P. LandeeLab- 15 of 16 enrolled22576
Fall 2007Chris P. LandeeLab- 13 of 16 enrolled24553
2006–07 5 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2006–07
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2006Chris P. LandeeLecture- 56 of 72 enrolled20116
Fall 2006Chris P. LandeeLab- 18 of 24 enrolled22574
Fall 2006Chris P. LandeeLab- 14 of 24 enrolled22575
Fall 2006Chris P. LandeeLab- 22 of 24 enrolled22576
Fall 2006Chris P. LandeeLab- 1 of 16 enrolled24553
2005–06 3 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2005–06
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2005S. Leslie BlattLab- 11 of 24 enrolled22574
Fall 2005S. Leslie BlattLab- 3 of 24 enrolled22575
Fall 2005S. Leslie BlattLab- 14 of 24 enrolled22576
2004–05 3 entries
No-credit sections of PHYS110, 2004–05
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2004S. Leslie BlattLab- 23 of 24 enrolled22574
Fall 2004S. Leslie BlattLab- 6 of 24 enrolled22575
Fall 2004S. Leslie BlattLab- 18 of 24 enrolled22576