PHYC 1190

Introduction to Physics

Lec 01, Lab B01 and Tut T01 selected

This course concentrates on mechanics (forces and motion). Primarily for students interested in Physical Sciences and Engineering. Students entering this course must be familiar with algebra, graphs, and trigonometry, and should be taking calculus (MATH 1000.03/1010.03 or MATH 1280.03/1290.03) concurrently. Ideas are introduced through in-class demonstrations enabling students to relate physical theory to events in the real world. Students explore many concepts via hands-on labs.

Sections

Lecture, pick one

Lec 01

Mon, Wed, Fri 8:35-9:25

Mon, Wed, Fri8:35-9:25Sir James Dunn Building 11712521

Lec 02

Mon, Wed, Fri 9:35-10:25

Mon, Wed, Fri9:35-10:25Sir James Dunn Building 11712522

Lec 03

Mon, Wed, Fri 8:35-9:25

Mon, Wed, Fri8:35-9:25Sir James Dunn Building 11712523

Lec 04

Mon, Wed, Fri 9:35-10:25

Mon, Wed, Fri9:35-10:25Sir James Dunn Building 11712524

Lec 05

Mon, Wed, Fri 10:35-11:25

Mon, Wed, Fri10:35-11:25Sir James Dunn Building 11712525

Lec 06

Mon, Wed, Fri 10:35-11:25

Mon, Wed, Fri10:35-11:25Sir James Dunn Building 11712526

Lab, pick one

Lab B01

Mon 14:35-17:25

Mon14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11412527

Lab B02

Tue 14:35-17:25

Tue14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11412528

Lab B03

Wed 14:35-17:25

Wed14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11412529

Lab B04

Thu 14:35-17:25

Thu14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11412530

Lab B05

Fri 14:35-17:25

Fri14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11412531

Lab B06

Tue 10:05-12:55

Tue10:05-12:55Sir James Dunn Building 11412532

Lab B07

Thu 10:05-12:55

Thu10:05-12:55Sir James Dunn Building 11412533

Lab B08

Mon 17:35-20:25

Mon17:35-20:25Sir James Dunn Building 11414215

Lab B09

Thu 17:35-20:25

Thu17:35-20:25Sir James Dunn Building 11414216

Lab B11

Mon 14:35-17:25

Mon14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11412534

Lab B12

Tue 14:35-17:25

Tue14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11412535

Lab B13

Wed 14:35-17:25

Wed14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11412536

Lab B14

Thu 14:35-17:25

Thu14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11412537

Lab B15

Fri 14:35-17:25

Fri14:35-17:25Sir James Dunn Building 11412538

Lab B16

Tue 10:05-12:55

Tue10:05-12:55Sir James Dunn Building 11412539

Lab B17

Thu 10:05-12:55

Thu10:05-12:55Sir James Dunn Building 11412540

Lab B26

Mon 17:35-20:25

Mon17:35-20:25Sir James Dunn Building 11412541

Lab B27

Thu 17:35-20:25

Thu17:35-20:25Sir James Dunn Building 11412542

Lab B88

Online

OnlineSelf-pacedConsult department12543

Tutorial

Tut T01

Online

OnlineSelf-pacedConsult department12544

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Simon de Vet and Laurent Kreplak. Open the PDF

Grading

20%Labs (6)Lowest lab dropped

5%Self-assessmentsLowest 10% of questions dropped

15%Test 1October 5

15%Test 2October 26

15%Test 3November 23

30%Final examScheduled by registrar

Textbook

University Physics, Volume 1 (optional, free)

Course rules

Missed tests: Scheme B drops the lowest test; one test may be missed without an excuse, and there are no make-up tests.
Missed exam: Contact the instructor immediately with documentation; a make-up exam may be allowed for a valid reason.
Homework: Self-assessments are due Fridays at 11:59 p.m.; extensions are generally not given.
Labs: Attend your assigned lab; contact the instructor promptly to reschedule if you cannot attend.
Regrades: Request a test regrade within one week of its return; homework and lab regrades are not available.
Generative AI: Copilot Chat is allowed as a study aid but prohibited for assessed work.

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