2022 Fall
PHYSICS 5A 001 - LEC 001
Introductory Mechanics and Relativity
Michael R DeWeese
Aug 24, 2022 - Dec 09, 2022
Tu, Th
09:30 am - 10:59 am
Physics Building 3
Class #:25277
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Physics
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
5
Enrolled: 95
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 100
Waitlist Max: 10
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 4 hours of outside work hours per week, and 2 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Final Exam
TUE, DECEMBER 13TH
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Dwinelle 145
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Course Catalog Description
Kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, rotational motion, oscillations, fluids and relativity. Use of calculus and vector algebra will be emphasized. Intended for students with an interest in pursuing a major in physics, astrophysics, engineering physics, or related disciplines. Successor to the Physics H7 series. Start of three semester 5A-5B-5C sequence.
Class Notes
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Math 1A; Math 1B (which may be taken concurrently)
Repeat rules: Course may be repeated for credit under special circumstances: Only repeatable to replace deficient grade.
Repeat rules: Course may be repeated for credit under special circumstances: Only repeatable to replace deficient grade.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Physical Science, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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