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Course Description

Principles and concepts of classical mechanics; heat; fluids; thermodynamics. Lectures, recitations, laboratories. Algebra, non-calculus based. 

Basic Enrollment Requirements:

Academic Year (Fall/Spring): Unofficial Transcript – Bachelor’s Degree or progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree + 3.0 GPA. 

Summer Session: None.

Refund Policy: The refund policy for Courses at Tufts offerings is dependent on the course length. Please refer to the section details to confirm any exceptions to the standard refund policy. The refund policies are viewable here: https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#Refunds 

Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply. 

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Section Title
Introductory Physics I (with Lab & Recitation)
Type
Lecture
Days
W, Th, M, T
Time
9:30AM to 11:30AM
Dates
May 20, 2026 to Jul 02, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
50.0
Location
  • Medford/Somerville Campus
Instruction Method
In-Person  
Available for Credit
5 credit(s)
Section Notes
 
Students must also enroll in a lab and recitation. You will be directed to choose a lab and recitation at checkout.

In Person: This is an in-person course that follows the published schedule of course meetings and requires attendance at all sessions. Tufts courses are designed to provide high-quality and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about course policies and expectations, please visit https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#University-Policies

 

High School Students: This section is also open to high school students who are in 11th or 12th grade. High school students who wish to enroll in a course will be asked to submit a high school transcript, recommendation from a teacher, parental permission and other required consent forms BEFORE they are enrolled in the course.

Section Title
Introductory Physics I (with Lab & Recitation)
Type
Laboratory
Days
M, W
Time
3:30PM to 6:00PM
Dates
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 12, 2026
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
M, T, W, Th
Time
11:30AM to 1:30PM
Dates
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 13, 2026
Type
Recitation
Days
T, Th
Time
9:30AM to 10:20AM
Dates
Jul 07, 2026 to Aug 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
88.0
Instruction Method
Online / Virtual  
Available for Credit
5 credit(s)
Section Notes

Online Synchronous: This is an online/virtual synchronous course that follows the published schedule of course meetings and requires attendance at all sessions. Tufts virtual courses are designed to provide high-quality, flexible, and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about virtual course policies and expectations, please visit  https://it.tufts.edu/learning-remotely

 

High School Students: This section is also open to high school students who are in 11th or 12th grade. High school students who wish to enroll in a course will be asked to submit a high school transcript, recommendation from a teacher, parental permission and other required consent forms BEFORE they are enrolled in the course.

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