Introductory Physics I
PHYS 111
Fall 2025
| Section:
01
02
03
04
|
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Health Studies |
This course, along with PHYS 112 in the spring semester, is an introduction to the fundamental principles of physics. Employing trigonometry and algebra the goal is to provide tools for the quantitative understanding of a wide variety of phenomena, with many examples taken from the life sciences. The lab PHYS 121 is recommended. Since algebra is an important prerequisite for PHYS 111, we strongly recommend that all students take a diagnostic test prior to the start of the course. It can be found at https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/test/subject-challenge?modal=1 Taking this "Course Challenge" will take 30-45 minutes and leave you with a good idea of where your algebra skills might need review. Follow-up guided lessons can be chosen at this website. |
|
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PHYS |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
|
Fulfills a Requirement for: (Biology)(Chemistry)(Earth and Environmental Sciences)(Informatics and Modeling Minor)(Molecular Biology and Biochemistry)(Neuroscience and Behavior) |
|
Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
OpenStax
|
Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly homework; pre-class assignment, worksheet; three exams; a mini-project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Course structure: lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays, and group discussion sessions on Fridays. |
| Instructor(s): Davino,Michael Lawrence Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-11:40AM; .....F. 09:50AM-10:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 18 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 8 | JR non-major: 8 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
OpenStax |
Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly homework; pre-class assignment, worksheet; three exams; a mini-project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Course structure: lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays, and group discussion sessions on Fridays. |
| Instructor(s): Davino,Michael Lawrence Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-11:40AM; .....F. 10:50AM-11:40AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 18 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 8 | JR non-major: 8 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
OpenStax |
Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly homework; pre-class assignment, worksheet; three exams; a mini-project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Course structure: lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays, and group discussion sessions on Fridays. |
| Instructor(s): Davino,Michael Lawrence Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-11:40AM; .....F. 01:20PM-02:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 18 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 8 | JR non-major: 8 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 04 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
OpenStax |
Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly homework; pre-class assignment, worksheet; three exams; a mini-project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Course structure: lectures on Mondays and Wednesdays, and group discussion sessions on Fridays. |
| Instructor(s): Davino,Michael Lawrence Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-11:40AM; .....F. 02:20PM-03:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 18 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 8 | JR non-major: 8 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
|
|