Physics & Astronomy
Stanley A. Dodds
Associate Professor, Physics and Astronomy
Associate Chair for Administration
Average rating
3.8
11 temporary mock ratings
Difficulty
2.7
course-linked average
Courses
3
in seeded sections
Courses taught
PHYS 111
Honors Mechanics (With Lab)
A more intensive treatment of topics covered in PHYS 101, intended for physical science and engineering students with strong high school backgrounds in physics and particularly calculus. May receive credit for only one of PHYS 101, 111, 125, AP Physics 1 (Phys 141) and AP Physics-C MECH.
PHYS 125
General Physics (With Lab)
A calculus-based survey of mechanics primarily intended for bioscience and premedical students. Includes classes and lab exercises on kinematics, Newton's Laws, work and energy, rotational motion, fluids, oscillations and waves. May receive credit for only one of PHYS 101, 111, 125, AP Physics 1 (Phys 141), and AP Physics-C, MECH.
PHYS 461
Independent Research
Mentored research under the supervision of a Physics and Astronomy faculty member. To register, students must provide a research plan approved by the faculty mentor. Repeatable for Credit.