PHYC 1310

Physics in & Around You I

Lec 01, Lab B01 and Tut T02 selected

This an algebra-based introduction to physics for students in Life Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Environmental Sciences, Health Professions, and allied Health Sciences and for students preparing for MCAT, Medicine, and Dentistry. It is accepted as a prerequisite to advanced courses in physics when combined with PHYC 1320.03, MATH 1000.03, and MATH 1010.03. Basic concepts in mechanics, waves, sound, and fluids are applied, where possible, to realistic biological models, e.g., the biomechanics of muscles and joints.

Sections

Lecture
Lab, pick one
Tutorial, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Sean Hartery. Open the PDF

Grading

15%AssignmentsDigital quizzes 10%; workbook assessments 5%; lowest of each dropped
15%Laboratory (5)Average of four best reports
2%TutorialsOne absence without penalty
2%TopHatThree lowest-scoring lectures dropped
1%Pre- and post-course assessments (4)All four required for credit
17.5%Test 1
17.5%Test 2
30%Final examCumulative

Textbook

  • College Physics: A Strategic Approach, 4th edition, Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones, and Stuart Field

Course rules

Late work
Late assignments receive zero; extensions require eligible SAS accommodations requested at least two days before the deadline.
Missed lab
Contact the Laboratory Instructor promptly to reschedule; the lowest lab report is dropped.
Missed tutorial
You may attend another available session and miss one tutorial without penalty.
Missed test
Missing a test for any reason means your grade is calculated using Method 2; submit an SDA.
Final exam
Take the exam at the Registrar's scheduled time; alternatives require exceptional circumstances.
Calculators
Only non-programmable scientific calculators without a SOLVE function are allowed on tests and the final.
Academic integrity
Graded work must be your own except for lab collaboration; LLMs may not be used to complete graded coursework.

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