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PHYS_O - 112: Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences I

PHYS_O 112 (3) Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences I

Mechanics primarily for students majoring in the life sciences (e.g. biochemistry, biology, microbiology, pharmacy, human kinetics, human geography or psychology). Particle kinematics and dynamics, work and energy, momentum, gravitation, rigid body motion, fluid statics and dynamics with applications to the biological sciences. Credit will be granted for only one of PHYS 111 and PHYS 112. Students with Physics 12 may opt out of the tutorial by self-enrolling in the XM2 tutorial section. [3-3*-1] Prerequisite: One of MATH 12, PREC 12, MATH 125, MATH 126. Physics 11 and Physics 12 are strongly recommended. Concurrently taking MATH 100 is strongly recommended.

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