| Title: |
PHYS 110, General Physics I |
| Institution: |
Open Learning Agency, Canada |
Level: |
Degree, diploma, continuing education. |
Description: |
| This one-semester course is an introduction to mechanics, heat, wave motion, and vibration at a first-year university level. The combination of PHYS 110 and PHYS 111, with their corresponding laboratory courses PHYS 115 and PHYS 116, provides broad coverage of the field of physics. |
Assessment may include:
Assignments, examinations. |
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Entry requirements: |
| One of Algebra 12, MATH 034, or MATH 100. Physics 11 or PHYS 024 and a calculus course (such as MATH 101, 104, or 120) are strongly recommended. Physics 12 or PHYS 034 is also recommended. |
Programmes in which this course may be included: |
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Diploma in Fire Services. |
Textbooks: |
Serway, R.A. and Faughn, J.S., College Physics. |
Languages: |
English |
Media and methods employed:
Printed text, tutorial support, TV. |
| Students require access to a scientific calculator. A programmable scientific calculator is not essential, but it will simplify the work enormously and is strongly recommended. A set of simple drawing instruments is also required. |
Administrative information: |
| This is a 3 credit course. Normal completion time is four months, although students may take up to 25 weeks. |
Classification: |
070430 PHYSICS
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| Date: |
20 September 1996 bb
Source: 1996-97 Calendar
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