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PHYS 1005: Phys:Laws That Govern Universe at Brooklyn College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Phys:Laws That Govern Universe (PHYS 1005) at Brooklyn College has 10 ways to take it in Fall 2026, plus 10 recitation or lab times you pair with a lecture. 14 of 20 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Lyudmila Godenko, Naresh Shakya, Muhammad Siddique, Lyudmila Malikova, Domenec Paterno, Safiyah Mumin, and Zachary Landers.

Of the 4 professors with a Chill Rank, Lyudmila Godenko ranks chillest (Easy) and Lyudmila Malikova least chill (Brutal).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

This course meets as a lecture plus a lab. Your schedule needs one time from each, and the schedule builder picks them together.

Requirements

NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN OR HAVE COMPLETED PHYSICS 1100 OR 1112 OR 1150.

About this course

2 lecture, 2 laboratory hours; 3 credits The development of physics, in historical context. Applications to everyday life. Laws of universal gravitation and the conservation of energy. Examination of a topic in modern physics in which these classical concepts are transformed, extended, and/or applied. Until Fall 2020 Satisfies Pathways Flexible Core Scientific World requirement. Starting Fall 2020 Satisfies Pathways Required CoreLife and Physical Sciences requirement. (Not open to students who are enrolled in or have completed Physics 0.1 or 1100 or 1112 or 1150 or 1.6, Integrated Science 1 or Core Studies 7.2 or CORC 1331.)

Best professors for PHYS 1005 at Brooklyn, Fall 2026

Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works

PHYS 1005 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:49 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

10 of 10 lecture options · 10 lab times folded inside · 14 of 20 sections open

Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means

Tue/Thu · 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
ECAL-LEC · In Person · James 0706
Zachary LandersNo Rate My Professors rating found
Closed
Pick a lab · 1 lab · 0 open · Mon 11:30 AM - 1:20 PM
  • ECAB-LABMon · 11:30 AM - 1:20 PM
    Muhammad SiddiqueChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.0(24)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 46% would take again#3 chillest of 4 for this course
    In PersonClosed
Tue/Thu · 9:25 AM - 10:15 AM
ECBL-LEC · In Person · James 0202
Zachary LandersNo Rate My Professors rating found
Closed
Pick a lab · 1 lab · 0 open · Mon 9:30 AM - 11:20 AM
  • ECBB-LABMon · 9:30 AM - 11:20 AM
    Muhammad SiddiqueChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.0(24)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 46% would take again#3 chillest of 4 for this course
    In PersonClosed
Mon/Wed · 12:50 PM - 1:40 PM
MTAL-LEC · In Person · Ingersoll 3143
Lyudmila MalikovaChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 2.5(41)Difficulty 4.0/5 · 35% would take again#4 chillest of 4 for this course
Open
Pick a lab · 1 lab · 1 open · Mon 1:50 PM - 3:40 PM
  • MTAB-LABMon · 1:50 PM - 3:40 PM
    Lyudmila MalikovaChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 2.5(41)Difficulty 4.0/5 · 35% would take again#4 chillest of 4 for this course
    In PersonOpen
Mon/Wed · 12:50 PM - 1:40 PM
MTBL-LEC · In Person · Ingersoll 3143
Lyudmila MalikovaChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 2.5(41)Difficulty 4.0/5 · 35% would take again#4 chillest of 4 for this course
Open
Pick a lab · 1 lab · 1 open · Wed 1:50 PM - 3:40 PM
  • MTBB-LABWed · 1:50 PM - 3:40 PM
    Lyudmila MalikovaChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?★ 2.5(41)Difficulty 4.0/5 · 35% would take again#4 chillest of 4 for this course
    In PersonOpen
Tue/Thu · 2:15 PM - 3:05 PM
T2AL-LEC · In Person · Ingersoll 2143
Zachary LandersNo Rate My Professors rating found
Closed
Tue/Thu · 6:55 PM - 7:45 PM
T6AL-LEC · Online Synchronous · Online-Synchronous
Naresh ShakyaChill Rank 4 of 5: Busylimited data?★ 2.7(3)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 33% would take again#2 chillest of 4 for this course
Open
Tue/Thu · 6:55 PM - 7:45 PM
T6BL-LEC · Online Synchronous · Online-Synchronous
Naresh ShakyaChill Rank 4 of 5: Busylimited data?★ 2.7(3)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 33% would take again#2 chillest of 4 for this course
Open
Tue/Thu · 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
TEAL-LEC · In Person · Ingersoll 3428
Lyudmila GodenkoChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 3.7(114)Difficulty 2.3/5 · 68% would take again#1 chillest of 4 for this course
Open
Pick a lab · 1 lab · 1 open · Tue 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM
  • TEAB-LABTue · 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    Domenec PaternoNo Rate My Professors rating found
    In PersonOpen
Wed · 6:05 PM - 7:45 PM
W6AL-LEC · Online Synchronous · Online-Synchronous
Safiyah MuminNo Rate My Professors rating found
Open
Wed · 6:05 PM - 7:45 PM
W6BL-LEC · Online Synchronous · Online-Synchronous
Safiyah MuminNo Rate My Professors rating found
Open
Pick a lab · 5 labs · 4 open · 3:15 PM to 8:00 PM start times
  • T2AB-LABTue · 3:15 PM - 5:05 PM
    Zachary LandersNo Rate My Professors rating found
    In PersonClosed
  • T6AB-LABTue · 8:00 PM - 9:50 PM
    Naresh ShakyaChill Rank 4 of 5: Busylimited data?★ 2.7(3)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 33% would take again#2 chillest of 4 for this course
    Online SynchronousOpen
  • T6BB-LABThu · 8:00 PM - 9:50 PM
    Naresh ShakyaChill Rank 4 of 5: Busylimited data?★ 2.7(3)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 33% would take again#2 chillest of 4 for this course
    Online SynchronousOpen
  • W6AB-LABMon · 5:05 PM - 6:55 PM
    Muhammad SiddiqueChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.0(24)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 46% would take again#3 chillest of 4 for this course
    Online SynchronousOpen
  • W6BB-LABMon · 7:25 PM - 9:15 PM
    Muhammad SiddiqueChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.0(24)Difficulty 3.4/5 · 46% would take again#3 chillest of 4 for this course
    Online SynchronousOpen

Questions about PHYS 1005 at Brooklyn

Who teaches PHYS 1005 at Brooklyn in Fall 2026?
Lyudmila Godenko, Naresh Shakya, Muhammad Siddique, Lyudmila Malikova, Domenec Paterno, Safiyah Mumin, and Zachary Landers are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is PHYS 1005 at Brooklyn hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 4 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.2 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a PHYS 1005 section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.