PHYS 1112

PHYS 1112

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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.


Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 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. Corequisites: None.

Forbidden Overlaps REF-FA25 EAS 1600, PHYS 1101, PHYS 1112, PHYS 2207

Enrollment Priority REF-FA25 Primarily for: students in Engineering, Physics or related subjects.

Distribution Requirements (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS), (SCT-IL)

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2477 PHYS 1112   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Corequisite: PHYS 1110. Students whose schedule of required classes prevents them from enrolling in any open lecture or discussion section should refer to https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide for guidance.

  •  2478 PHYS 1112   LEC 002

    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Corequisite: PHYS 1110. Students whose schedule of required classes prevents them from enrolling in any open lecture or discussion section should refer to https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide for guidance.

  •  2479 PHYS 1112   DIS 201

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2480 PHYS 1112   DIS 202

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Krasicky, P

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  •  2481 PHYS 1112   DIS 203

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2482 PHYS 1112   DIS 204

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    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Krasicky, P

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  •  2483 PHYS 1112   DIS 205

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    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Krasicky, P

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  •  2484 PHYS 1112   DIS 206

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    • Krasicky, P

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  •  2485 PHYS 1112   DIS 207

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    • Krasicky, P

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  •  3140 PHYS 1112   DIS 208

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    • Krasicky, P

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  •  3207 PHYS 1112   DIS 209

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    • Krasicky, P

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  •  3208 PHYS 1112   DIS 210

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  •  3604 PHYS 1112   DIS 211

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  •  6122 PHYS 1112   DIS 212

    • WF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person