Course Description

Physics 024 Introductory Physics

Mechanics, electricity and magnetism, fluid flow and thermal physics. This is a calculus-based laboratory course for students intending to pursue further studies in science, particularly the Biological Sciences.

Antirequisites: Physics 020, 021, 022, 025, 026, 141a/b.

Prerequisites: OAC Physics or Grade 12U (SPH4U) Physics; either (i)OAC Calculus or Grade 12U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus (MCB4U) or Mathematics 012a/b; or (ii)Mathematics 030.

2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory/tutorial hours.

Note: The department recommends that students also take a concurrent course which includes calculus. Please be aware that some of the programs for which Physics 024 is a prerequisite also require Calculus 050a/b plus 051a/b, or Applied Mathematics 026. This course is a suitable prerequisite for most programs in the Faculty of Science, and for Professional Schools having a Physics requirement.

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