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PHY205H1S
The Physics of Everyday Life

Official description

An introduction to the physics of everyday life.  This conceptual course looks at everyday objects to learn about the basis for our modern technological world.  Topics may include anything from automobiles to weather.

Prerequisite
n.a.
Co-requisite
n.a.
Exclusion
PHY131H1/132H1/151H1/152H1 or equivalent, taken previously or concurrently
Recommended preparation
n.a.
Textbook
                            ['"Conceptual Physics" 12th edition, by Paul Hewitt (C)2015 by Pearson Education']
                        
Breadth requirement
BR=5
Distribution requirement
DR=SCI

Additional information

PHY205H1 is primarily intended as a Breadth Requirement course for students in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

course title
PHY205H1S
session
winter
year of study
2nd year
time and location
24L: LEC5101: MW5, Online synchronous lectures with in-person assessments 12T: R1/R2/R3/F1/F2/F3/W6/W7, Room: MP126 (in-person tutorials) Lectures are online synchronous and tutorials are in-person. Please note that assessments will be taking place in-person. Students may add or change a Tutorial (T) section via ACORN until January 16, 2022. Starting January 17, 2022, adding or changing of Tutorial sections must be requested online at: https://sites.physics.utoronto.ca/ugrad/course-forms/practical-sections-forms.
instructor
Deyirmenjian, Vatche
Vatche Deyirmenjian

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.