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 $50 may apply.
- Co-requisite
- MAT135H1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1 recommended, but may be required prerequisite in 2nd year Physics courses
- Exclusion
- PHY151H1
- Recommended preparation
- MCV4U Calculus and Vectors/MHF4U Functions and Calculus, SPH4U Physics
- Textbook
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['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
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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) 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 (P) section via ACORN until January 16, 2024. Starting January 17, 2024, adding or changing of Practical sections must be requested online at: https://sites.physics.utoronto.ca/ugrad/course-forms/practical-sections-forms.
- practical coordinator
- instructor
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