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PHY152H1S
Foundations of Physics II

Official description


The second physics course in many of the Specialist and Major Programs in Physical Sciences.  The concept of fields will be introduced in the context of fluid mechanics and electricity. Topics include fluids, electrostatics, oscillations, waves, and quantum mechanics.

Prerequisite
PHY131H1/151H1/180H1
Co-requisite
MAT137Y1/157Y1
Exclusion
PHY132H1/PHY110Y1/PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1
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

PHY152H1S has a lab component.

course title
PHY152H1S
session
winter
year of study
1st year
time and location
36L: LEC0101: MWF1, Room: ES1050 30P: M2-5/T9-12/T1-4/W9-12/W2-5/W6-9/R9-12/R12-3/F9-12, Room: MP127 Students may add or change a Practical (P) section via ACORN until January 16, 2023. Starting January 17, 2023, adding or changing of Practical sections must be requested online at: https://sites.physics.utoronto.ca/ugrad/course-forms/practical-sections-forms.
practical coordinator
Harlow, Jason
Jason Harlow
instructor

Delivery Methods

In Person

A course is considered In Person if it requires attendance at a specific location and time for some or all course activities.*.

* Subject to adjustments imposed by public health requirements for physical distancing.

Online - Synchronous
A course is considered Online Synchronous if online attendance is expected at a specific time for some or all course activities, and attendance at a specific location is not expected for any activities or exams.
Asynchronous
A course is considered Asynchronous if it has no requirement for attendance at a specific time or location for any activities or exams.