Course Overview
The tuition portion of this course is FREE for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. However, all students will still need to pay the ancillary Services Fees. For more details, see the Important Information below. This course meets the Physics 11 entrance requirement for BCIT programs. It is the student's responsibility to determine the grade they need to meet the requirement for their desired technology. This course offers an introduction to Physics and its basic principles. Emphasis is placed on good problem solving techniques and practical applications relevant to BCIT. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, equilibrium, energy, fluids, heat, electrostatics and direct current circuits. IMPORTANT NOTE - PLEASE READ PRIOR TO REGISTERING: This course serves as an upgrade course specifically for entry into BCIT programs and is not necessarily recognized as a Grade 11 or 12 equivalent by other institutions.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$815.83 - $832.64 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Apply the metric and imperial system along with scientific notation in basic physics measurements and calculations.
- Describe the causes and effects of motion in one and two dimensions.
- Describe the causes and effects of systems in translational and rotational equilibrium.
- Describe the causes and effects of fluid pressures on objects.
- Explain the concepts of work, energy and power as they pertain to mechanics, heat and electricity.
- Describe the causes and effects of objects in uniform circular motion.
- Explain heat transfer and calorimetry.
- Explain the causes and effects of direct current in purely resistive circuits.
- Solve single and multiple problems related to objects in linear motion, circular motion and equilibrium.
- Solve problems related to fluid pressure, work energy and power.
- Solve problems related to heat gain and loss.
- Calculate current, resistance, voltage and power in simple purely resistive electrical circuits.
- Read and interpret technical information at a difficulty level equivalent to the prescribed textbook.
- Demonstrate correct measurement and data acquisition skills in the laboratory using typical laboratory equipment.
- Use a computer to enter and analyze data using prepared software.
- Write a laboratory report in accordance with a prescribed format similar to that required in the Engineering Technology programs.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of PHYS 0309 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68128
Dates
Jul 13 - Aug 19 Loading
- CRN 68128
- $815.83 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Hillgan Ma
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING ** The TUITION portion of this course ($755.72) is FREE for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. However, ALL students will still need to pay the ancillary SERVICE FEES ($60.11) such as Student Association fee, Student ID Card fee, etc. If you are registering through the online system and are exempt from payment of the TUITION portion, a fee waiver will be applied to your account within 2 business days. Please log into your my.bcit.ca account to make payment for the service fees. BCIT must receive the SERVICE FEES payment within 2 business days from the time you register. ** THIS PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE A SEAT IN THE COURSE **. If you have any questions, call Student Information and Enrolment Services 604-434-1610 to waive your tuition fee and assist you with the service fees payment. This course will be delivered in a Hybrid format. In-person classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday of each week at the Burnaby Campus. Classes on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday will be delivered online via the Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca). Online class on Stat Holiday August 3rd. A computer with internet access is required. A detailed term schedule will be discussed during the first class. The course instructor will communicate with students through BCIT's Learning Hub therefore it is important that students sign onto the Learning Hub learn.bcit.ca prior to the course start date to review any messages.
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of PHYS 0309 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 41404
Dates
Sep 14 - Dec 21 Loading
- CRN 41404
- $832.64 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Hillgan Ma
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING ** The TUITION portion of this course ($770.83) is FREE for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. However, ALL students will still need to pay the ancillary SERVICE FEES ($61.81) such as Student Association fee, Student ID Card fee, etc. If you are registering through the online system and are exempt from payment of the TUITION portion, a fee waiver will be applied to your account within 2 business days. Please log into your my.bcit.ca account to make payment for the service fees. BCIT must receive the SERVICE FEES payment within 2 business days from the time you register. ** THIS PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE A SEAT IN THE COURSE **. If you have any questions, call Student Information and Enrolment Services 604-434-1610 to waive your tuition fee and assist you with the service fees payment. This is a hybrid course with Monday classes in-person at the Burnaby campus and Wednesday classes delivered online via the Learning Hub (learn.bcit.ca). All labs and exams will be in-person on Mondays. Classes will be held online asynchronously on Stat holidays Wed Sep 30, Mon Oct 12, and Wed Nov 11. A computer with internet access is required. The course instructor will communicate with students through BCIT's Learning Hub therefore it is important that students sign into learn.bcit.ca prior to the course start date to review any messages.
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