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PHYS-103 - Introduction to Physics 1

Minimum Credits: 3 Length: 90 hours Prerequisites: Either PHYS 090, Physics 12, or equivalent. MATH 103 is a required course, either taken prior or concurrently. Delivery Method: On-campus Cost: $365.28 Lab Fees: $83.73 Total: $449.01 Course Outline: https://outlines.cotr.bc.ca/pdf/courses/Course-outline-PHYS-103-Fall-2022.pdf

This course introduces the student to how calculus is used to build physical theory and to solve problems in kinematics, dynamics, momentum, and centre of mass calculations. In addition, the student is introduced to several conservation laws, in particular conservation of mechanical energy and linear and angular momentum.