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PHYS 117: University Physics I at York College

4 credits · Fall 2026

University Physics I (PHYS 117) at York College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026, plus 1 recitation or lab time you pair with a lecture. 2 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.

The professor is: Zachary Richards.

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

Requirements

NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN PHYS 151; COREQUISITE: MATH 121 and PHYS 113

About this course

An introduction, intended for science majors, to the basic concepts of calculus-based physics. Topics may include: equilibrium, motion, Newton's laws, gravitation, work and energy, momentum, rotation, harmonic motion, statics and dynamics of fluids, thermal properties of matter. Not open to students with credit in PHYS 151.

Professors for PHYS 117 at York, Fall 2026

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PHYS 117 sections, times and seats

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

You need one lecture and one recitation. They can be combined freely, so pick each separately; the schedule builder checks the times together.

Tue/Thu · 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Q-LEC · In Person · Acad Core 2F06
Zachary RichardsNo Rate My Professors rating found
Open
Pick a recitation · 1 recitation · 1 open · Tue 5:00 PM - 6:50 PM
  • T2L9-RECTue · 5:00 PM - 6:50 PM
    Zachary RichardsNo Rate My Professors rating found
    In PersonOpen

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Who teaches PHYS 117 at York in Fall 2026?
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