PHY 1200 — Physics 1
3 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath NDusually offered: fall, springtypical days: WBostonTraditional
Offers the first semester of a two-semester introduction to algebra-based physics. Emphasizes the underlying concepts and principles of Newtonian physics and fluids. Introduces measurement, estimating, and Newtonian mechanics. Topics covered include kinematics, dynamics, translational motion, vectors, circular motion, gravitation, work, energy, power, momentum, and rotational motion. Further topics covered include static equilibrium, elasticity and fracture, fluids, vibrations, waves, and sound.
Prerequisites
- MTH 1100 (min D-)
Corequisites (same term)
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 2 | 44 | 50 | 88% | 3.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 29 | 30 | 97% | 1.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 19% · W 81% · Th 0% · F 0%
Common patterns: W (81% of sections), T (19% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Scott Carlson (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Christos Zahopoulos (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
AVM 4250, MET 2100, PHY 2200, PHY 2201
Courses that list PHY 1200 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (PHY course descriptions) · All PHY courses · Plan it at numap.app