PHYS 1112 — Physics I: Mechanics and Heat
General Information
First course in a three-semester introductory physics sequence. This course is taught in a largely flipped', highly interactive manner, with reading preparation and online reading quizzes required for class. Covers the mechanics of particles with focus on kinematics, dynamics, conservation laws, central force fields, periodic motion. Mechanics of many-particle systems: center of mass, rotational mechanics of a rigid body, translational & rotational equilibrium. Temperature, heat, the laws of thermodynamics. At the level of University Physics, Vol. 1, by Young and Freedman.
Full Cornell course description (FA26)
Credits: 3
Prerequisites and Enrollment
Prerequisites: MATH 1910 or MATH 1120.
Corequisites: PHYS 1110.
Enrollment: Primarily for: students in Engineering, Physics or related subjects. Recommended corequisites: MATH 1920.
Forbidden overlaps: PHYS 1101, PHYS 1112, PHYS 2207
Recorded Offerings
| Semester | Listed instructors | Course details |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Robert Fulbright | Roster / syllabus |
| Spring 2026 | Robert Fulbright | Roster / syllabus |
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Course information checked against Cornell’s Spring and Fall 2026 rosters on September 18, 2026. The listed semesters are verified examples, not a complete offering history.