Physics & Astronomy
Lam Yu
Associate Teaching Professor, Physics and Astronomy
Average rating
4.3
13 temporary mock ratings
Difficulty
2.0
course-linked average
Courses
2
in seeded sections
Courses taught
FWIS 141
Storytelling In The Sciences
Scientists communicate through articles, press releases, podcasts, and books. This course explores how scientific ideas transform across formats for different audiences. Students will examine how a discovery evolves into a research paper, news article, podcast, or graphic narrative, analyzing changes in the core message and its impact.
First-Yr Writing Intensive SemFWIS3 credits
4.48.1hYu, Lam
PHYS 101
Mechanics (With Lab)
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.
PhysicsD14 credits
3.86.5hCone, Michael, Hoeink, Julie, Pagano, Guido, Xie, Yonglong, Yu, Lam