Physics 5A, 5B, & 5C

Physics 5A, 5B and 5C

Fall 2024 Physics 5A Course Information

Instructor: Oskar Hallatschek

Course ID: 24746

Meeting Time: TuTh 9:30 - 10:59am

Course Description: Kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, rotational motion, oscillations, fluids and relativity. Use of calculus and vector algebra will be emphasized. Intended for students with an interest in pursuing a major in physics, astrophysics, engineering physics, or related disciplines. Successor to the Physics H7 series. Start of three semester 5A-5B-5C sequence.

Fall 2024 Physics 5B Course Information

Instructor: Joseph W. Orenstein

Course ID: 23302

Meeting Times: MWF 9:00 - 9:59am

Course Description: Electric fields and potential, circuits, magnetism and induction. Introduction to optics including light propagation, reflection, refraction and interference. Intended for students with an interest in pursuing a major in physics, astrophysics, engineering physics, or related disciplines. Successor to the Physics H7 series. Continuation of 5A-5B-5C sequence.

Fall 2024 Services Offered 

Services are offered in partnership with the Astronomy and Physics departments. Offerings will begin in the third week of instruction. Please visit the link below to view service hours and room locations.

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Note: SLC services are complementary to academic support offered by the course instructional team, campus departments, and the residence halls. The SLC Science Program is run by professional learning specialists and services are provided by trained peer staff.