PHY 1331 Principles of Physics I

3 units
Physics
Faculty of Science
Kinematics and particle dynamics. Energy and work. Momentum and impulse. Rotational motion. Heat and thermodynamics. Fluid mechanics. A first course intended primarily for students in the life sciences who have not taken OAC or 4U Physics. A pre-lecture workshop of 1.5 hours per week will expose students to concepts from 4U Physics. An additional problem class of one hour per week is offered with the course. Includes a 3 hour lab in alternate weeks.

Components:

Discussion Group
Laboratory
Lecture
Tutorial

Requirements:

MAT 1320 or MAT 1321 or MAT 1327 or MAT 1330 is corequisite to PHY 1331 . The courses PHY 1331 , PHY 1121 , PHY 1122 , PHY 1124 , PHY 1321 cannot be combined for units. Must register to PHY 1331 if 4U or OAC physics not completed.

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Summer

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

2014 responses

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

2013 responses

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question not applicable
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