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Physics 1101 - Primarily for students in programs other than Science and Medical Sciences. No grade 11 physics or calculus and vectors requirement. Leads to Physics 1102, or other physics courses if a mark of 80% is achieved.
Physics 1201 - Appropriate for most Science and BMSc students. No grade 12 physics requirement. Requires either grade 12 calculus and vectors or Western Math 011A as a pre- or corequisite. Typically leads to Physics 1202 if taken with, or followed by, Calculus 1000.
Physics 1401 - Required course for Engineering students. Typically leads to Physics 1402.
Physics 1501 - Targeted towards science students who enjoy physics. Requires grade 12 physics and calculus and vectors. Calculus 1000A is a co-requisite. Typically leads to Physics 1502 or IS1001X.
First-year courses at a glance:
Course | Who it's for | Requires grade 12 physics? | Requires grade 12 calculus & vectors or Western Math 0110A? | Leads to further physics courses? |
Physics 1101A | Students needing non-calculus based Physics (e.g. for Dentistry) | No | No | Yes, usually 1102 |
Physics 1201A | Most students in Science, Medical Sciences, Neuroscience | No | Yes (co-req) | Yes, usually 1202 |
Physics 1401A | Engineering students | No | Yes | Yes, usually 1402 |
Physics 1501A | Science students who enjoy physics | Yes | Yes; Calculus 1000A or 1500A is a co-requisite | Yes, usually 1502 or IS1001X |
*Biology requires either Physics 1101 with mark of 80%, or Physics 1201