PHYS 1201

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PHYS 1201
Why the Sky Is Blue: Aspects of the Physical World

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

One of the existential problems of our time is telling the difference between something that is fake and something that is real. Physics can be a powerful tool for making such distinctions because it provides physical laws that cannot be violated. In this class you will learn about these laws and how to use them to analyze everyday phenomena. Aimed specifically at the nonscience student, this course will examine the principles of physics from a conceptual point of view, with emphasis on the methodology of science and the nature of evidence.


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

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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2490 PHYS 1201   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    All enrollment is done exclusively via Student Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Students can not change sections unless they are able to do so themselves in Student Center using the directions at www.physics.cornell.edu/swap. Do not enroll with the expectation that you can be moved to a full discussion section.

  •  2491 PHYS 1201   DIS 201

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    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2492 PHYS 1201   DIS 202

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    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2493 PHYS 1201   DIS 203

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    • W
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3198 PHYS 1201   DIS 204

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    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  7767 PHYS 1201   DIS 205

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    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9295 PHYS 1201   DIS 206

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    • F
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person