PHYS 5CIntroduction to Physics III
Introduction to electricity and magnetism. Electromagnetic radiation, Maxwell's equations.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 5A or PHYS 15A, and MATH 19B or MATH 20B. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 5N is required.
- Enroll in lecture and associated secondary lab.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Earth&Marine B206 | B. Dhar | Open 0/268 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Earth&Marine B206 | B. Dhar | Wait List 271/268 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:45pm | Earth&Marine B206 | B. Dhar | Closed 50/0 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Earth&Marine B206 | B. Dhar | Closed 231/230 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 8:00am–9:05am | Earth&Marine B206 | B. Dhar | Closed 267/250 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barun Dhar | 3.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 60% | 410 |
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