Academic Calendar - 2025 Archive

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2025 Archive
Western Main Campus

Physics 1101A/B

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS I


An introductory algebra-based course in physics covering the foundation principles of kinematics, forces, conservation of energy and momentum, torque, equilibrium, geometric optics and optical instruments. Fundamental physics concepts are introduced with examples from biological applications.

Antirequisite(s): Physics 1201A/B, Physics 1401A/B, Physics 1501A/B, the former Physics 1028A/B, the former Physics 1301A/B.

Pre-or Corequisite(s): Grade 12U Advanced Functions (MHF4U) or Mathematics 0110A/B.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY C i  
Subject Code: PHYSICS

This Course is Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages:

Western Main Campus Honours Specialization  Faculty of Health Sciences | Kinesiology, School of | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN KINESIOLOGY - BSc
Western Main Campus Honours Specialization  Faculty of Science | Biology | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR (BSc)
Western Main Campus Honours Specialization  Faculty of Science | Biology | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
Western Main Campus Honours Specialization  Faculty of Science | Biology | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN BIOLOGY
Western Main Campus Honours Specialization  Faculty of Science | Biology | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN GENETICS
Western Main Campus Honours Specialization  Faculty of Science | Biology | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN GENETICS AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Western Main Campus Honours Specialization  Faculty of Science | Biology | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
Western Main Campus Major  Faculty of Science | Biology | MAJOR IN BIOLOGY
Western Main Campus Major  Faculty of Science | Biology | MAJOR IN ECOSYSTEM HEALTH
Western Main Campus Major  Faculty of Science | Biology | MAJOR IN GENETICS
Western Main Campus Specialization  Faculty of Science | Biology | SPECIALIZATION IN BIOLOGY
Western Main Campus Honours Specialization  Faculty of Science | Chemistry | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND CHEMISTRY
Western Main Campus Honours Specialization  Faculty of Science | Chemistry | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN CHEMISTRY
Western Main Campus Major  Faculty of Science | Chemistry | MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY
Western Main Campus Specialization  Faculty of Science | Chemistry | SPECIALIZATION IN CHEMISTRY
Western Main Campus Honours Specialization  Faculty of Science | Earth Sciences | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE – For Professional Registration
Western Main Campus Honours Specialization  Faculty of Science | Earth Sciences | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Western Main Campus Honours Specialization  Faculty of Science | Earth Sciences | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN GEOLOGY - For Professional Registration
Western Main Campus Major  Faculty of Science | Earth Sciences | MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Western Main Campus Minor  Faculty of Science | Earth Sciences | MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Western Main Campus Specialization  Faculty of Science | Earth Sciences | SPECIALIZATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE – For Professional Registration
Western Main Campus Specialization  Faculty of Science | Earth Sciences | SPECIALIZATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Western Main Campus Specialization  Faculty of Science | Earth Sciences | SPECIALIZATION IN GEOLOGY – For Professional Registration
Western Main Campus Major  Faculty of Science/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; including BMSc and Neuroscience | Medical Sciences - Basic Medical Sciences Undergraduate Education (BMSUE) | MAJOR IN MEDICAL SCIENCES