• Use the language and concepts of physics to describe how physical processes, devices and phenomena work.
• Obtain the prerequisite body of knowledge and skills that will provide a basis for further academic and career/vocational training.
• Use scientific processes in an ethical and appropriate manner.
• Appreciate and apply the physics of everyday phenomena.
• Link physics to your own practical experience.
• Handle equipment and lab materials in a responsible and effective manner with regard to your own safety and the safety of others.
• Apply scientific concepts, recognizing their strengths and weaknesses, to broader societal issues.
• Apply mathematical skills to solve physics based problems.
• Develop critical thinking skills.

Module 1: Measurement

Module 2: Kinematics

Module 3: Dynamics

Module 4: Heat

Module 5: Waves

Module 6: Electricity and Nuclear Physics

1. Ostdiek, V.J. & Bord, D.J. (2018). Inquiry into physics (8th ed). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
   ISBN: 978-1-305-95942-2

2. PHYS 0501 Lab Materials: Economy Cart, Table Clamp Pulley, Recording Timer

Students will receive the above listed required materials in their materials package.

Computer with Internet is required.

Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact [email protected] with any questions about this.

To successfully complete this course, you must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course and 50% or higher on the mandatory Final Exam.