PHYS 0501 - Introductory Physics

Delivery Online, self-paced

Course Description

This advanced-level university preparation course is equivalent to Grade 11 physics. Topics include measurement, kinematics, dynamics, heat and relativity, waves, electricity and nuclear physics.

Learning outcomes

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.

Note: PHYS 0501 covers the learning outcome for ABE Advanced Level (Grade 11) as listed in the Adult Basic Education Articulation Handbook found here: https://www.bctransferguide.ca/transfer-options/adult-basic-education/past-abe-guides/

Course topics

Module 1: Measurement
Module 2: Kinematics
Module 3: Dynamics
Module 4: Heat
Module 5: Waves
Module 6: Electricity and Nuclear Physics

Required text and materials

Students are responsible for purchasing the required materials on their own:

Ostdiek, V.J. & Bord, D.J. (2018). Inquiry into physics (8^th ed). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Type: Textbook. ISBN: 9781305959422 / 9798214345956

NOTE: This item can be purchased directly from the following link.

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

Note: The above three items can be purchased through Wolfie's Campus Store.

Assessments

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 exams@tru.ca 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.

Assignment 1: Measurement	4%
Assignment 2: Kinematics	10%
Assignment 3 Part A: Forces	7%
Assignment 3 Part B: Energy and Momentum	9%
Assignment 4: Heat	8%
Assignment 5: Waves	8%
Assignment 6 Part A: Electricity	8%
Assignment 6 Part B: Nuclear Physics	6%
Mandatory Final Exam	40%
Total	100%

Prerequisites

MATH 0523 or Mathematics 11 (may be taken concurrently).

Exclusions

PHYS 0500

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Open Learning faculty member information

An Open Learning faculty member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.