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Course Description

Principles of classical mechanics, fluids, heat, thermodynamics. Lectures, recitations, laboratories. Calculus based. Recommendation:  MATH 0032 Calculus I (or a similar course).  

Basic Enrollment Requirements:

Academic Year (Fall/Spring): Unofficial Transcript – High School Diploma or current high school transcript (for high school students only in applicable classes), 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
General Physics I (with Lab & Recitation)
Type
Lecture
Days
Th, T
Time
12:00PM to 1:15PM
Dates
Jan 15, 2026 to Apr 23, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
33.8
Location
  • Medford/Somerville Campus
Instruction Method
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Credit credit (5 units) $5,700.00 Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit for High School Students credit (5 units) $5,700.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
5 credit(s)
Section Notes

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

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
General Physics I (with Lab & Recitation)
Type
Lecture
Days
Th, T
Time
3:00PM to 4:15PM
Dates
Jan 15, 2026 to Apr 23, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
33.8
Location
  • Medford/Somerville Campus
Instruction Method
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Undergraduate Credit credit (5 units) $5,700.00 Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit for High School Students credit (5 units) $5,700.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
5 credit(s)
Section Notes

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

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
General Physics I (with Lab & Recitation)
Section Schedule
May 20, 2026 to Jul 02, 2026
Type
Lecture
Days
W, Th, M, T
Time
11:30AM to 1:30PM
Dates
May 20, 2026 to Jul 02, 2026
Type
Recitation
Days
Th, T
Time
9:20AM to 10:20AM
Dates
May 21, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
51.0
Location
  • Medford/Somerville Campus
Instruction Method
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Non-Credit: Audit for High School Students credit (5 units) $1,300.00 Click here to get more information
Non-Credit: Auditor credit (5 units) $1,300.00 Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit credit (5 units) $5,700.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Undergraduate Credit for High School Students credit (5 units) $5,700.00 or $450.00 deposit Click here to get more information
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  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.

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