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Mechanics and Modern Physics PHYS 120 (3)
A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Daniel Higginbottom |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D101 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D105 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D106 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D107 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D108 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D109 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D110 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D111 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |