Physics
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes
Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes
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Kinematics, vectors, Newton’s laws of motion; linear momentum, collisions; work and kinetic energy; potential energy, conservation of energy; rotational kinematics and energy; rotational dynamics, static equilibrium; simple harmonic motion. Course Information: Students may obtain one additional hour of credit by concurrently registering in PHYS 144 . Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in MATH 180 ; or approval of the department ; and Grade of C or better in PHYS 100 or adequate performance on the departmental placement test. Class Schedule Information: During the fall and spring terms, combined-section final exam will be held on Wednesday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture-Discussion. IAI Major PHY course, and IAI GECC Phys Sci-w/Lab course, and UIC GE Natural World Lab course .
More options: CHE 150, HON 133, HON 131
