Spring 2025
PHYSICS 5A 001 - LEC 001
Introductory Mechanics and Relativity
Michael R DeWeese
Jan 21, 2025 - May 09, 2025
Tu, Th
09:30 am - 10:59 am
Physics Building 2
Class #:23069
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Physics
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
8
Enrolled: 82
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 90
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
WED, MAY 14TH
11:30 am - 02:30 pm
Latimer 120
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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
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 Phy..
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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.
Midterm schedule: MT1: Wednesday, 2/26/25 from 7pm to 9pm in room VSLB2060. MT2: Wednesday, 4/2/25 from 7pm to 9pm in room LATI120
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. show less
Midterm schedule: MT1: Wednesday, 2/26/25 from 7pm to 9pm in room VSLB2060. MT2: Wednesday, 4/2/25 from 7pm to 9pm in room LATI120
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. show less
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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