What 1st year physics course should I take?

• This is the first half of an algebra-based survey of physics intended for students in the life sciences.  The companion course for PHYS 102A is PHYS 102B.
• This is a 1.5 unit course offered in the fall term.
• There is a 3-hour lab on alternate weeks.
• Any student in the Faculty of Science is eligible to take this course.
• One of MATH 100, MATH 102, MATH 109 is recommended prior to or in conjunction with PHYS 102A.

Who should consider taking PHYS 102A?

• Students planning a degree in biology, biochemistry or microbiology
• Students seeking to review or refresh their physics knowledge
• Students intending to take further courses in Physics should consider PHYS 110/111 or PHYS 120/130 rather than PHYS 102A/102B

• Together with PHYS 102A, this is the second half of an algebra-based survey of physics intended for students in the life sciences. 
• This is a 1.5 unit course offered in the spring term.
• There is a 3-hour lab on alternate weeks.
• Any student who has completed PHYS 102A is eligible to take this course.
• One of MATH 100, MATH 102, MATH 109 is recommended prior to or in conjunction with PHYS 102B.

Who should consider taking PHYS 102B?

• Students planning a degree in biology, biochemistry or microbiology
• Students seeking to review or refresh their physics knowledge
• Students intending to take further courses in Physics should consider PHYS 110/111 or PHYS 120/130 rather than PHYS 102A/102B

• This is the first half of a calculus-based survey of physics intended for Science and Engineering students.  The companion course for PHYS 110 is PHYS 111.
• There is a 3-hour lab on alternate weeks.
• This is a 1.5 unit course normally offered in both the fall and spring terms.
• Students are normally expected to have completed Physics 12 and be registered in MATH 100 or 109.

Who should consider taking PHYS 110?

• Students planning a degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, or Earth and Ocean Sciences
• Students planning a degree in an Engineering program
• Students considering a degee in Biology, Biochemistry or Microbiology
• Students considering a degree in Physics & Astronomy
• If you aren't sure what degree you want to do, PHYS 110 and 111 are the most versatile

• Together with PHYS 110, this is the second half of a calculus-based survey of physics intended for Science and Engineering students.
• There is a 3-hour lab on alternate weeks.
• This is a 1.5 unit course normally offered in both the spring and summer terms.
• Students are expected to have completed PHYS 110 and be registered in, or have credit for, MATH 100 or 109.

Who should consider taking PHYS 111?

• Students planning a degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Microbiology
• Students planning a degree in Mathematics, Chemistry or Earth and Ocean Sciences
• Students planning a degree in an Engineering program
• Students considering a degree in Physics & Astronomy
• If you aren't sure what degree you want to do, PHYS 110 and 111 are the most versatile

• This is an enriched calculus-based course on mechanics for students considering a degree in physics or astronomy.  The companion course for PHYS 120 is PHYS 130.
• This is a 1.5 unit course offered in the fall term.
• There is a weekly 3-hour lab.
• Students are expected to have completed Physics 12 and be registered in MATH 100.

Who should consider taking PHYS 120?

• Students seeking a challenging and enriched introduction to the discipline of physics
• Students intending to continue on for a degree in physics or astronomy

• Together with PHYS 120, this is the second half of an enriched calculus-based introduction to mechanics for students considering a degree in physics or astronomy.
• This is a 1.5 unit course offered in the spring term.
• There is a weekly 3-hour lab.
• Students are expected to have completed PHYS 120 and be registered in, or have credit for, MATH 101.

Who should consider taking PHYS 130?

• Students seeking a challenging and enriched introduction to the discipline of physics
• Students intending to continue on for a degree in physics or astronomy

• ASTR 101 and 102 are fun and popular introductions to astronomy and can be used as an elective.
• ASTR 150 is offered in the spring term. If you plan a degree in astronomy you should take it.
• CSC 110 and 115. A bit of programming is required in several degree programs (including physics and astronomy) and useful in many.
• ENGL 135. This is required in lots of degree programs, and you have to complete the university english requirement to get a degree. First year is probably a good time to do it.