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Course Details
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.
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY AND READ IN FULL ** Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents are exempt from payment of the TUITION portion ($684.48) of this course. If you are registering through the online system and are exempt from payment of the TUITION portion ($684.48), your account will be adjusted within 2 business days after registration. ANCILLARY fees such as the Student Association fee, the BCIT Student ID Card fee, etc. WILL BE CHARGED to ALL students and MUST BE PAID by ALL students. Students need to log into their my.bcit.ca account no later than 2 business days after registration to make payment for the ANCILLARY fees. THIS PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE A SEAT IN THE COURSE. Non-payment within the specified time period will result in the student being dropped from the course without prior notification therefore it is the STUDENT's responsibility to ensure that any fees owing are paid on time. Any student who withdraws from the course AFTER it has begun will not be permitted to re-register and re-join the class this pts 202030 term.
Status
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Winter 2021
Below is one offering of this course for the Winter 2021 term.
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY AND READ IN FULL BEFORE REGISTERING ** This course will accommodate both synchronous and asynchronous learners. All course content (including labs) will be delivered remotely. Synchronous sessions will be held at scheduled class times and all students are encouraged to attend. For students unable to attend synchronous classes, recordings of all lectures and course material will be distributed online. All students, whether synchronous or asynchronous, must attend synchronous midterm and final exam sessions. Additionally, both synchronous and asynchronous learners are expected to complete assignments and lab exercises according to the same schedule. Remote delivery of all course content does not require students to be physically on campus at any time. A computer with access to the internet is required. The course instructor will communicate with students through BCIT's Learning Hub therefore it is important that students sign on to the Learning Hub prior to the course start date to review any messages he may have posted. Class will not be held on the following 2 evenings - Tuesday March 16th and Thursday March 18th. Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents are exempt from payment of the TUITION portion ($684.48) of this course. If you are registering through the online system and are exempt from payment of the TUITION portion ($684.48), your account will be adjusted within 2 business days after registration. ANCILLARY fees such as the Student Association fee, the BCIT Student ID Card fee, etc. WILL BE CHARGED to ALL students and MUST BE PAID by ALL students. Students need to log into their my.bcit.ca account within 2 days after registering to make payment for the ANCILLARY fees. THIS PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE A SEAT IN THE COURSE. Non-payment within the specified time period will result in the student being dropped from the course without prior notice therefore it is the STUDENT's responsibility to ensure that fees owing are paid on time. Any student who withdraws from the course AFTER it has begun will not be permitted to re-register and re-join the learning activities this pts Winter 202110 term.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start
date. Check your myBCIT email account to
access this information.
Status
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
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and
stationery. Please visit
bcit.ca/bookstore for more
information.
No information on books is currently available for Fall 2020 offerings of this course.
Winter 2021
Books for Winter 2021 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT
online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering
you are considering.
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance
Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
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Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.