This course is the first half of a standard 1st year calculus-based physics course (PHYS 1200 is the second half). The course covers mechanics, including vectors, kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, oscillations, waves, and sound. In the laboratory, students will develop measurement, analysis and lab report writing skills.
Prerequisites
Physics 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade or equivalent; Precalculus 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade or equivalent; MATH 1100 Calculus 1 taken prior or concurrently.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Vectors
- Translational kinematics
- Projectile motion
- Newton's laws and free body diagrams
- Friction
- Work and energy
- Potential energy
- Work-energy theorem
- Rotational kinetics, moment of inertia, torque
- Rotational dynamics
- Angular momentum and rolling bodies
- Gravitation
- Physical optics – reflection, refraction and lenses
- Simple harmonic motion and pendulums
- Waves, sound, interference, standing waves, Doppler effect
- Relativity
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71493 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Lab Lecture |
VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71514 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Online Lab Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.