PHYS 6AIntroductory Physics I
Elementary mechanics. Vectors, Newton's laws, inverse square force laws, work and energy, conservation of momentum and energy, and oscillations.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 11B or 16B or 19B or 20B or AM 15B.
- Enroll in lecture and associated discussion section.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Earth&Marine B206 | S. A. Carter | Open 0/268 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 8:00am–9:05am | Earth&Marine B206 | B. Dhar | Wait List 150/150 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Thim Lecture 003 | D. M. Smith | Wait List 223/223 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:00pm–3:10pm | Thim Lecture 003 | E. S. Karyndinha | Open 59/70 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Earth&Marine B206 | A. K. Furniss | Open 267/268 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Earth&Marine B206 | S. A. Carter | Open 214/250 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | Earth&Marine B206 | E. S. Karyndinha | Open 248/268 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 8:00am–9:05am | Thim Lecture 003 | E. S. Karyndinha | Closed 225/223 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barun Dhar | 3.3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 60% | 410 |
| David Smith | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 75% | 52 |
| Eliina Karyndinha | 2.7 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 47% | 42 |
| Amy Furniss | 4.8 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 92% | 40 |
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