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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 $51 may apply.

Co-requisite
(MAT135H1 and MAT136H1)/137Y1/157Y1 recommended, if student continues on in 2nd year courses a full year first year math is required prerequisite
Exclusion
PHY151H1
Recommended preparation
MCV4U Calculus and Vectors/MHF4U Functions and 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
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 17, 2025. Starting January 18, 2025, adding or changing of Practical sections must be requested online at: https://forms.office.com/r/2MQbHUWdev.
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