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This is an introductory Physics course designed to extend the students knowledge and understanding of basic Physics principles, concepts and applications related to mechanics. The course also extends abilities in data handling, problem solving and experimentation.

The Nature of Physics; Describing Motion, Kinematics in one Dimension; Kinematics in two Dimensions, Vectors; Motion and Force, Dynamics; Circular Motion, Gravitation; ; Rotational Kinematics; Bodies in Equilibrium; Work and Energy; Linear Momentum.

Prerequisites - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)) and SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours/week

Laboratories - 2 hours/week

This is an introductory Physics course designed to extend the students’ knowledge and understanding of basic Physics principles, concepts and applications related to mechanics.

The course also extends abilities in data handling, problem solving and experimentation.

The Nature of Physics; Kinematics: Describing Motion in One Dimension; Kinematics: Describing Motion in Two Dimensions; Dynamics Motion and Force; Uniform Circular Motion; Statics: Bodies in Equilibrium; Work and Energy; Fluid Mechanics; Heat and Heat Transfer

Prerequisites - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)) and SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 4 hours/week = 52 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours total

This is an introductory Physics course designed to extend the students’ knowledge and understanding of basic Physics principles, concepts and applications related to mechanics.

The course also extends abilities in data handling, problem solving and experimentation.

The Nature of Physics; Kinematics: Describing Motion in One Dimension; Kinematics: Describing Motion in Two Dimensions; Dynamics: Motion and Force; Dynamics: Uniform Circular Motion and Universal Gravitation; Work and Energy; Linear Momentum; Rotational Dynamics; Bodies in Equilibrium (Statics); Simple Machines.

Prerequisites - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)) and SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 4 hours/week = 52 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours total

This is an introductory Physics course designed to extend the students' knowledge and understanding of basic Physics principles, concepts and applications related to mechanics. The course also extends abilities in data handling, problem solving and experimentation.

The Nature of Physics; Kinematics: Describing Motion in One Dimension; Kinematics: Describing Motion in Two Dimensions; Dynamics: Motion and Force; Uniform Circular Motion and Universal Gravitation; Work and Energy; Linear Momentum; Heat and Heat Transfer; Light.

Prerequisites - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)) and SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours total

This is a second semester course designed to extend the students’ knowledge and understanding of basic Physics principles, concepts and applications relating to kinetic theory, heat, vibrations, sound and light.

It also extends abilities in data handling, problem solving and experimentation.

Properties of Materials; Fluid Mechanics; Vibrations and Wave Motion; Sound; Kinetic Theory; Heat and Heat Transfer; Light.

Prerequisite - SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)) and SC 1808 (WHMIS); and PHYS 1100 (Physics)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours total

OR

Duration - 8 weeks instruction

Lectures - 5 hours/week = 40 hours total

Laboratories - 2 x 2 hours/week for 6 weeks = 24 hours total

This is a second semester course designed to extend the students’ knowledge and understanding of basic Physics principles, concepts and applications relating to kinetic theory, heat, vibrations, sound and light.

It also extends abilities in data handling, problem solving and experimentation.

Properties of Materials; Elasticity of Materials; Vibrations; Mechanical Waves; Sound; Fluid Mechanics; Heat and Heat Transfer; Gas Laws and Kinetic Theory; Light.

Prerequisite - PHYS 1100 (Physics) or PHYS 1104 (Physics); SC 1807 (Safety in Science Lab (Lab Safety)) and SC 1808 (WHMIS)

Duration - 13 weeks

Lectures - 4 hours/week = 52 hours total

Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours total

OR

Duration - 8 weeks

Lectures - 7 hours/week = 56 hours total

Laboratories - 2 x 2 hours/week for 6 weeks = 24 hours total