Physics 115 - Quantitative Approaches to Physics

Quantitative Approaches

Spring
2026
01
1.00
Candice M Etson

TH 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Smith College
PHY-115-01-202603
McConnell 204
cetson@smith.edu
Science blends physical knowledge with mathematical knowledge. This blending changes the meaning attached to math and even the way mathematical equations are interpreted. Learning to think about physics with math involves a number of scientific thinking skills that are rarely taught in introductory classes. Students in this course explicitly learn and practice these skills through individual and group work in a small class setting. Students are recommended for this course on the basis of a short placement test available before registration and again at the start of classes. Successful completion of PHY 115 or the placement test is required to enter any PHY courses with a PHY 117 prerequisite. S/U only. Prerequisite: PHY 117 must be taken concurrently. (E)
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.

Must take Course(s) PHY 117 - Introductory Physics I

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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