PHY 131
General Physics I w/lab
Grinnell College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This course is the first part of a yearlong, calculus-based introductory physics sequence, focusing on the application of physical principles, logical reasoning, and mathematical analysis to understand a broad range of natural phenomena related to force and motion. Topics include Newtonian mechanics, conservation principles, gravity, and oscillation. This course meets for six hours each week and involves both classroom and laboratory work. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Mathematics 124 or 131. STAFF.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
01
1 openSeats: 8/9 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PM- Days & times
- Mo We Fr · 8:00 – 8:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 27 – Dec 18
- Location
- Noyce Science Ctr 1023
- Instructor
- Kristen Burson
Section notes
Separate lab registration required. See PHY-131L.
02
FullSeats: 8/8 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PM- Days & times
- Mo We Fr · 9:00 – 9:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 27 – Dec 18
- Location
- Noyce Science Ctr 1023
- Instructor
- Kristen Burson
Section notes
Separate lab registration required. See PHY-131L.
03
1 openSeats: 15/16 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 3:48 PM- Days & times
- Mo We Fr · 10:00 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 27 – Dec 18
- Location
- Noyce Science Ctr 1023
- Instructor
- Shanshan Rodriguez
Section notes
Separate lab registration required. See PHY-131L.