AATC Physics

Fall 2024 Finals Week AATC drop-in tutoring for CHE and MAT will be Sunday 3-7pm and Monday-Thursday 11-4pm. Writing Studio hours will be Monday-Wednesday 12-4pm.

Physics 7 and 9

AATC Tutors and Specialists provide support for students enrolled in both the PHY7 and PHY9 series during fall, winter, spring, and summer sessions. 

You have options.

Individual appointments are scheduled on OASIS Scheduler and meet on Zoom.
Drop-in tutoring is held in-person and no appointment is necessary. You will be seated at tables with other students in your class with tutors rotating around the space to answer questions. Drop-in tutoring takes place in the lower level of Shields Library beginning October 6 for fall 2024.
Workshops, Classes and Content Reviews meet weekly to go over the content from lecture and give an opportunity to practice and ask questions. Content Reviews are led by experienced undergraduate students and workshops and classes are led by professional staff Specialists.

PHY Drop In

Winter 2025 Drop-in Schedule

In-person Drop-in, Lower Level Shields Library

CourseSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
PHY 7Oasis VariableTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
PHY 9Oasis VariableTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD

 

There is also an undergraduate Physics Club on campus; some quarters they offer free tutoring. For more information, you can check out the Department of Physics.

The Student Services Librarians have assembled course guides for many undergraduate courses at UC Davis which include supplemental resources for students.

Winter 2025 | Physics Co-classes and Workshops (click for schedule)

Pre Physics

WLD940, Pre-Physics 9A, is intended for students who did not take a rigorous physics course in high school. This course carries 3 workload units and is offered in both winter and spring to help students prepare for both the content and workload expectations in PHY9A.

CRNCourseTitle and Enrollment InformationDays/TimesLocationSpecialist
41386WLD940Physics Pre-9ATR 12:10 - 2 PMWellman 129Duff

Students do not need to attend the entire session in order to participate and are encouraged to join at any time during the session or during the quarter.

Support ForTitle and InformationLed ByDays/TimesLocation
PHY 7ACO-Class / Workshop, No need to enrollCaseyTR 11 - 11:50 AMDutton 3218
PHY 7BCO-Class / Workshop, No need to enrollCaseyMF 2:10 - 3 PMDutton 3218
PHY 7CCO-Class / Workshop, No need to enrollCaseyMF 3:10 - 4 PMDutton 3218
PHY 9A
(WLD 941)
Enroll on Schedule Builder using CRN: 41387 or come back after 12/16 to complete the registration form to be added to Canvas without enrolling.DuffMWF 9 - 9:50 AMHart 1116
PHY 9B
(WLD 942)
Enroll on Schedule Builder using CRN: 41388 or come back after 12/16 to complete the registration form to be added to Canvas without enrolling.DuffMWF 10 - 10:50Hart 1116
PHY 9C
(WLD 943)
Enroll on Schedule Builder using CRN: 41389 or come back after 12/16 to complete the registration form to be added to Canvas without enrolling.DuffTR 9 - 10:20 AMOlson 151

Fall 2024 | Physics Specialist Office Hours

All undergraduate students are welcome in office hours.

SpecialistDays and Times (Location) beginning Monday, 9/30, unless otherwise noted
Casey
PHY 7, PHY9, MAT22
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays  9:40-10:55 AM in Dutton 1228
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 4:10 - 5 PM in Dutton 1228
Wednesdays 3 - 5 PM in CADSS (South Silo above the Market)
Wednesdays 12 - 1 PM in Shields Library Drop-in (opens 10/6)
Duff
PHY9, Circuits, Engineering
MTWR  8:30 - 9 AM in Dutton 3218
MW 11 AM - 2 PM in Dutton 2258
TR 11 AM - 1 PM in El Centro/CCLASS

 

Fall 2024 | PHY Co-classes and Workshops

Students can register for co-classes using Schedule Builder by searching for the CRN listed. No pre-registration is required for workshops.

Support ForHow do I join?Days/TimesLocationLed By
PHY7A
(Workshop)
No registration required. Attend anytime during the quarter.TR 11 - 11:50 AMDutton 3218Casey
PHY7B
(Workshop)
No registration required. Attend anytime during the quarter.MF 2:10 - 3 PMDutton 3218Casey
PHY7C
(Workshop)
No registration required. Attend anytime during the quarter.MF 3:10 - 4 PMDutton 3218Casey
PHY9A
(co-class)
Enroll on Schedule Builder using CRN 49574 (will appear as WLD 941) 
Or complete the registration form to be added to Canvas without enrolling.
TR 9 - 10:20 AMDutton 3218Duff
PHY9B
(co-class)
Enroll on Schedule Builder using CRN 49575 (will appear as WLD 942) 
Or complete the registration form to be added to Canvas without enrolling.
MWF 9 - 9:50 AMDutton 3218Duff
Computational Techniques for Engineers

Enroll on Schedule Builder using CRN 49576 (will appear as WLD 943: Physics Co 9C)

Or complete the registration form to be added to Canvas without enrolling.
Will cover common techniques utilized in engineering projects, primarily using Excel.

Intended for those with little or no experience with Excel or engineering problem solving.

TR 2:10 - 4 PMWickson 1038Duff

Other UC Davis Tutoring Resources (Not AATC Tutors)

The following schedules are for resources provided by individual academic departments and are not staffed by AATC Tutors. For information about these programs, please contact the department directly. AATC is not affiliated with these services.

Chemical Engineering: tutoring calendar online (link verified 10/26/22)

Computer Science: peer-led tutoring calendar (link verified 01/30/24)

Engineering: peer-led tutoring from Tau Beta Pi (link verified 01/30/24)

Languages: online resources from the Language Center (link verified 01/29/24)
Heritage Spanish Program Tutoring for SPA 31, 32, 33(link verified 6/27/22)

Mathematics: Calculus room (link verified 09/19/22)

Physics: physics club and study room (link verified 03/21/22)

Writing: the University Writing Center located on the 4th floor of TLC. (link verified 03/12/24)

Academic Department Listings of Tutors for Hire

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  • Talk about what success will look like for you
  • Ask how the tutor is qualified
  • For safety, meet the tutor in a public place

Ready to look for a private tutor to hire? Listings for the Department of: ChemistryMathematicsPhysicsStatistics

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Other Campus Resources for Students

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