PHYS1101 · Physics
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
An introductory course directed at non-science majors. Physical principles are developed and applied to our space and astrophysical environment. Topics include structure and evolution of the solar system, physics of the sun and planets, space discoveries, creation and structure of stars and galaxies, relativity and cosmology, extraterrestrial life, and astronomical concepts.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
3.8 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
3.9 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
3.3 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
3.6 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~3.5
hours per week
Estimated from the original workload response buckets. Individual sections may differ.
Instructor options
Ratings below reflect only recovered evaluations connected to this course.
Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus, Physics Department
2.7 / 5
2.7 / 5
Associate Professor, Physics Department
3.8 / 5
3.8 / 5
Professor, John H. Rourke Chair of Physics, Physics Department
2.7 / 5
2.6 / 5
Professor, Physics Department
3.5 / 5
3.4 / 5
Across time
Section-level results available in the recovered archive.
Spring 2025
1 sectionSpring 2024
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 sectionSpring 2021
1 section