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Ontario Tech University
   
    Apr 03, 2025  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Calendar 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Calendar [ARCHIVED CALENDAR]

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PHY 1030U – Introductory Physics


This calculus-based course introduces basic concepts of physics for students i) who did not take high school calculus or ii) who are enrolled in biological or forensic sciences. Areas of study include thermodynamics, mechanics, vibrations and waves, sound waves and acoustics; gravitation; and properties of solids, liquids and gases.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 3 (biweekly)
Tutorial hours: 1.5 (biweekly)
Prerequisite(s): Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
Credit restriction(s): PHY 1010U , PHY 1810U  
Recommended: Grade 12 Physics (SPH4U)
Note(s): Students without the recommended Physics prerequisite will be responsible for making up background material.



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