PHYS-32023 credit hours

Intermediate Mechanics

Physics · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Fall/Winter Only, Every Year

PHYS-3202 prerequisites

4 courses appear in this chain, up to 4 levels deep. 4 are needed whichever route you take: MATH-1104PHYS-1101PHYS-2105PHYS-2106

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PHYS-1101Foundations of Physics

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Physics 40S

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Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

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Both MATH-1103

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MATH-1104Introduction to Calculus II

Minimum grade of C in MATH-1103

the former MATH-1101

PHYS-2105Mathematical Physics I

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PHYS-1101Foundations of Physics

Its prerequisites are shown above.

any one of

the former MATH-1101

both MATH-1103

MATH-1104Introduction to Calculus II

Its prerequisites are shown above.

PHYS-2106Mathematical Physics II

any one of

all of

PHYS-1101Foundations of Physics

Its prerequisites are shown above.

any one of

the former MATH-1101

both MATH-1103

MATH-1104Introduction to Calculus II

Its prerequisites are shown above.

PHYS-2105Mathematical Physics I

Its prerequisites are shown above.

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Taking PHYS-3202 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly.

Where PHYS-3202 counts

Required by 2 programs:

  • PHYS 4-YEAR BSc IN PHYSICS
  • PHYS HONOURS BSc IN PHYSICS

Counts toward 1 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:

  • PHYS 3-YEAR BSc IN PHYSICS

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Description

This course is a three dimensional vector treatment of Newtonian particle dynamics with an emphasis on conservation principles. Topics include advanced problems in dynamics, such as friction, gravity, rotation of rigid bodies and moments of inertia, and damped and forced oscillations.

Requisite courses

PHYS-1101, PHYS-2105, and PHYS-2106 [prerequisite(s)].

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.