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PHY131H1F
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.

Co-requisite
MAT135H1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1 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.

course title
PHY131H1F
session
fall
year of study
1st year
time and location
36L: LEC0101: MWF11: Con Hall; LEC5101: Asynchronous Online 20P: M1-3/M3-5/T10-12/T1-3/T3-5/W9-11/W1-3/W3-5/W6-8/R10-12/R1-3/F9-11/F1-3 Students cannot alternate their Practical, on the same day, with any 100‐level BIO or CHM course lab
coordinator
Harlow, Jason
Jason Harlow
practical coordinator
Ghahremaninezhad, Roghayeh (Roya)
Roghayeh (Roya) Ghahremaninezhad
instructor
Harlow, Jason
Jason Harlow

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.