PHYS S1810 (CRN: 30126) | Syllabus
Instructors: Mehdi Ghiassi-Nejad
Dates: Session B, June 29 - July 31, 2026
Course Mode: Online
Meeting Times: MTThF 9.30-10.45, TTh 11.00-12.00
Distributional Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning, Science
Eligibility: Open to pre-college and college students
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