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PHY131H1S
Introduction to Physics I

Official description

A first university physics course primarily for students not intending to pursue a Specialist or Major program in Physical or Mathematical Sciences. Topics include: classical kinematics & dynamics, momentum, energy, force, friction, work, power, angular momentum, oscillations, waves, sound. Lab kit fees of $53 may apply.

Co-requisite
MAT130H1/ MAT135H1/ MAT148H1/ MAT137Y1/ MAT158H1/ MAT157Y1 recommended
Exclusion
PHY151H1
Recommended preparation
MCV4U Calculus and Vectors/MHF4U Functions and Calculus, SPH4U Physics
Breadth requirement
BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI
course title
PHY131H1S
session
winter
year of study
1st year
time and location
36L: LEC0101: MWF11 20P: W12-2/W2-4/R9-11/R11-1/R1-3/F9-11 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 January 24, 2027. Starting January 25, 2027, adding or changing of Practical sections must be requested online at: https://forms.office.com/r/ghA859N5gq.
practical coordinator
Ghahremaninezhad, Roghayeh (Roya)
Roghayeh (Roya) Ghahremaninezhad
instructor
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Matthew Robbins