# 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)']

BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI

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
Jason Harlow
416-978-5493
MP129E
practical coordinator
416-978-2977
MP121D
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.