PHYS 401

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Classical Physics Lab

Credit: 4 hours.

Experiments and techniques in classical mechanics and electromagnetism, emphasizing hands-on, skills-based learning. Dynamics of electrical and mechanical oscillators in both time and frequency domains. Measurements of electrostatic fields, transmission lines, EM waves, and radiation. Electromagnetic phenomena in dielectrics, conductors, and magnetic materials. Development of practical skills in experimental design, data acquisition, uncertainty quantification, numerical modeling, and scientific communication.

4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 325. Credit or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 435 or ECE 329.

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PHYS 401 class schedule data for fall 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
32710	Discussion/ Recitation Lecture	A A	4:30PM -5:20PM 3:30PM -4:20PM	M M	Location Pending Location Pending	Burkova, I Burkova, I	Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Section Info: For assistance enrolling: Please contact the Department of Physics Undergraduate Studies Office through the following Queue@Illinois Queue: https://queue.illinois.edu/q/queue/864 Please do not contact the course instructor(s) directly. They cannot assist with enrollment or add seats to a closed section.
32704	Laboratory	L1	1:00PM -4:50PM	T	6103 Engineering Sciences Building		Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26
32707	Laboratory	L2	1:00PM -4:50PM	W	6103 Engineering Sciences Building		Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26
32708	Laboratory	L3	8:00AM -11:50AM	R	6103 Engineering Sciences Building		Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26
60253	Laboratory	L4	1:00PM -4:50PM	R	6103 Engineering Sciences Building		Availability: Open Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26