Course Description

Physics 020 Physics I

Mechanics, electricity and magnetism, oscillations and waves. This is a calculus-based laboratory course for students intending to pursue further studies in science, particularly the Physical Sciences.

Antirequisites: Physics 021, 022, 024, 025, 026, 141a/b .

Prerequisites: OAC Physics or Grade 12U (SPH4U) Physics; OAC Algebra and Geometry or Grade 12U Geometry and Discrete Mathematics (MGA4U), or Mathematics 017a/b; OAC Calculus or Grade 12U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus (MCB4U) or Mathematics 012a/b.

Corequisite: Calculus 050a/b plus 051a/b, or Applied Mathematics 026.

3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory/tutorial hours.

Note: This course is a suitable prerequisite for all programs in the Faculty of Science, and for professional Schools having a Physics requirement.

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