Welcome to Physics 099
![]() University of Rochester, Fall semester 2017 PHY 099 -- formerly called PHY 101 -- is a zero-credit-hour Fall course, graded Credit/No Credit. It is a prerequisite for PHY 121/121P and PHY 122/122P, two of the gateway courses for physical science and engineering majors; one must take either PHY 099, or equivalently EAS 101-105, to take these introductory physics classes. Follow the links below, to find out more about it. | |
Why do I have to take PHY 099? There are good reasons -- find them in the PHY 099 FAQs. | |
![]() | Fast facts about PHY 099. |
![]() | Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about PHY 099 and the UR Basic Math Assessment (BMA). |
![]() | For advisers and students: a more detailed description of PHY 099 and its operation. |
![]() | Study guides, for your reference while problem-solving on the homework and mastery quizzes. |
![]() | PHY 099 WeBWorK site: homework and mastery quizzes, for your use in preparation for the BMA. |
![]() | Four practice BMAs, with solutions. No fair peeking at the solutions unless you have worked out the practice BMAs yourself. |