Physics 247 Fall 2026 Reference Page
A Modern Introduction to Physics
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Instructors by Semester
| Typically Offered | Fall; Spring |
|---|---|
| Level | Intermediate |
| Students | Undergraduate, advanced |
| Credits | 5.00 |
| Breadth | Physical Science |
| L&S Credit | Counts for L&S degree |
Calculus-based introduction to physics intended for Physics, AMEP, and Astronomy-Physics majors. Mechanics, waves, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, topics in modern physics; with computation. A more mathematically rigorous and in-depth introduction to physics than the other introductory physics sequences.
Prerequisites: MATH 222 or concurrent enrollment
Lecture
| Sec | Instructor | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Mark Eriksson | MWF 09:55 am - 10:45 am 1 09:55 | 2241 Chamberlin |
Discussion
| Sec | Instructor | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | W 01:20 pm - 02:10 pm 3 13:20 | 2124 Chamberlin | |
| 302 | R 01:20 pm - 02:10 pm 4 13:20 | 2124 Chamberlin | |
| 303 | R 02:25 pm - 03:15 pm 4 14:25 | 2124 Chamberlin | |
| 304 | W 02:25 pm - 03:15 pm 3 14:25 | 2124 Chamberlin |
Laboratory
| Sec | Instructor | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | M 01:20 pm - 04:15 pm 1 13:20 | 3136 Chamberlin | |
| 602 | M 04:35 pm - 07:30 pm 1 16:35 | 3136 Chamberlin | |
| 603 | T 01:20 pm - 04:15 pm 2 13:20 | 3136 Chamberlin | |
| 604 | T 04:35 pm - 07:30 pm 2 16:35 | 3136 Chamberlin |
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