PHY151H1F
Foundations of Physics I
Official description
The first physics course in many of the Specialist and Major Programs in Physical Sciences. It provides an introduction to the concepts, approaches and tools the physicist uses to describe the physical world while laying the foundation for classical and modern mechanics. Topics include: mathematics of physics, energy, momentum, conservation laws, kinematics, dynamics and special relativity.
- Prerequisite
- MCV4U Calculus and Vectors/MCB4U Functions and Calculus; SPH4U Physics
- Co-requisite
- MAT137Y1/157Y1
- Exclusion
- PHY131H1
- Recommended preparation
- n.a.
- Textbook
-
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 5th edition, with Mastering Physics, by Randall Knight - Breadth requirement
- BR=5
- Distribution requirement
- DR=SCI
Additional information
This course also includes a lab component.
A full year, first year math course from the required co-requisite is required to continue with 2nd year physics courses. Also MAT135H1 and MAT136H1 are not allowed for PHY151H1 and PHY152H1.
- course title
- PHY151H1F
- session
- fall
- year of study
- 1st year
- time and location
-
36L: LEC0101: MWF1 30P: T9-12/T1-4/W9-12/W2-5/W6-9/R9-12/R12-3/F9-12 Students/TAs: Room information available on ACORN (https://www.acorn.utoronto.ca/) Instructors: Room information available in the LSM Portal (https://lsm.utoronto.ca/lsm_portal) Practicals: Students cannot alternate their Practical, on the same day, with any 100‐level BIO or CHM course lab. Students may add or change a Practical (PRA) section via ACORN until September 16, 2024. Starting September 17, 2024, adding or changing of Practical sections must be requested online at: https://forms.office.com/r/dJwh8VMhQ7.