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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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PHYS 101 S01 (CRN: 10534)
MECHANICS (WITH LAB)
Long Title: MECHANICS (WITH LAB)
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Instructors:
Meeting: 9:00AM - 9:50AM MW (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 4
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Corequisites: PHYS 103
Section Max Enrollment: 260
Section Enrolled: 16
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 11:55AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: A calculus-based introduction to mechanics. Includes classes and lab exercises on kinematics, Newton's Laws, work and energy, conservation laws and rotational motion. Primarily for physical science and engineering students. May receive credit for only one of PHYS 101, 111, 125, AP Physics 1 (Phys 141) and AP Physics-C MECH. Students must register for PHYS 103.