PHYS 1112

PHYS 1112

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 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 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.

Forbidden Overlaps PHYS 1101, PHYS 1112, PHYS 2207

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

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

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SU, 2025SP

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10546 PHYS 1112   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • 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.

  • 10547 PHYS 1112   LEC 002

    • MWF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • 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.

  • 10548 PHYS 1112   DIS 201

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10549 PHYS 1112   DIS 202

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10550 PHYS 1112   DIS 203

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10551 PHYS 1112   DIS 204

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10552 PHYS 1112   DIS 205

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10553 PHYS 1112   DIS 206

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10554 PHYS 1112   DIS 207

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10555 PHYS 1112   DIS 208

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10556 PHYS 1112   DIS 209

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10557 PHYS 1112   DIS 210

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10558 PHYS 1112   DIS 211

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10559 PHYS 1112   DIS 212

    • WF
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person