This course is the first half of a standard 1st year calculus-based physics course (PHYS 1200 is the second half). The course covers mechanics, including vectors, kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, oscillations, waves, and sound. In the laboratory, students will develop measurement, analysis and lab report writing skills.
Prerequisites
Physics 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade or equivalent; Precalculus 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade or equivalent; MATH 1100 Calculus 1 taken prior or concurrently.
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What you will learn
- Vectors
- Translational kinematics
- Projectile motion
- Newton's laws and free body diagrams
- Friction
- Work and energy
- Potential energy
- Work-energy theorem
- Rotational kinetics, moment of inertia, torque
- Rotational dynamics
- Angular momentum and rolling bodies
- Gravitation
- Physical optics - reflection, refraction and lenses
- Simple harmonic motion and pendulums
- Waves, sound, interference, standing waves, Doppler effect
- Relativity
How to register
Please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at sie@vcc.ca to apply.
For more information, please see the PIDP Program Content Guide.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at sie@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.