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PHY132H1S
Introduction to Physics II

Official description

The second university physics course primarily for students not intending to pursue a Specialist or Major program in Physical or Mathematical Sciences.  Topics include:  electricity, magnetism, light, optics, special relativity.

Prerequisite
PHY131H1/151H1
Co-requisite
MAT136H1/137Y1/157Y1 recommended, but may be required prerequisite in 2nd year Physics courses
Exclusion
PHY152H1
Recommended preparation
n.a.
Textbook
                            ['TBA']
                        
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 PHY132H1 can not be taken concurrently or before PHY131H1.

course title
PHY132H1S
session
winter
year of study
1st year
time and location
36L: LEC0101: MWF11: Con Hall; LEC5101: Asynchronous Online 20P: M1-3/M3-5/T10-12/T12-2/T3-5/W9-11/W1-3/W3-5/W6-8/R10-12/R12-2/F9-11 Synchronous participation will be required for Practicals every week. 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, 2023. Starting January 17, 2023, adding or changing of Practical sections must be requested online at: https://sites.physics.utoronto.ca/ugrad/course-forms/practical-sections-forms.
practical coordinator
Ghahremaninezhad, Roghayeh (Roya)
Roghayeh (Roya) Ghahremaninezhad
instructor
Harlick, Ania
Ania Harlick

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.