PHYS 1201

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

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 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)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 10566 PHYS 1201   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • 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.

  • 10567 PHYS 1201   DIS 201

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    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10568 PHYS 1201   DIS 202

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    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10569 PHYS 1201   DIS 203

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    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10570 PHYS 1201   DIS 204

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    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10571 PHYS 1201   DIS 205

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    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10572 PHYS 1201   DIS 206

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    • F
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person