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PHY131H1F-SUM
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 $50 may apply.

Co-requisite
MAT135H1/137Y1/157Y1 recommended but may be required prerequisite in 2nd year Physics courses
Exclusion
PHY151H1
Recommended preparation
MCV4U Calculus & Vectors/MHF4U Functions & Calculus, SPH4U Physics
Textbook
                            ['Etkina, Planinsic, and Van Heuvelen, College Physics, 2nd ed. (Pearson, 2019)']
                        
Breadth requirement
BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI

Additional information

http://www.upscale.utoronto.ca/Practicals/  is a good site to get a overview of the 1st year practicals.

Please note that PHY131H1/PHY151H1 or course equivalent must be done before PHY132H1.

course title
PHY131H1F-SUM
session
summer, fall
year of study
1st year
time and location
36L: MWF 2-4pm 20P: MW 4-6pm or MW 6-8pm 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)
practical coordinator
Ghahremaninezhad, Roghayeh (Roya)
Roghayeh (Roya) Ghahremaninezhad
instructor
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Tahir Shaaran