PHY180 – Classical Mechanics Workload: Quote: “Thanks for the kind words. Hopefully you’ll feel the same way after the exam” -Prof. Thywissen This course reviews high school concepts such as kinematics and energy, while going into much more depth. Read and prepare for labs beforehand; otherwise, time will run out before you know it! Learn how to write good lab reports, and don’t be afraid to ask the TAs questions. There are also quizzes which take place at the start of some labs; they vary in difficulty from TA to TA, so staying on top of course material is your best bet to doing well! Formulas are given on the exam, so focus on understanding when and how to apply them to a problem, rather than memorize them! CIV102 – Structures and Materials Workload: Quote: “Chalk and talk” - Prof. Collins This course will take you into the world of concrete, bridges, and beams, as you will discover the forces that affect and are exerted by these extraordinary structures. There is no textbook, so in order to be successful, attending lectures is a must. Take good notes (highlight important equations) because you get to bring them to your exam! Problem sets are used to test concepts taught in class. Although they may take a while to complete, they are worth the time–they really help bridge (pun intended) the gap between what you do and don’t know. The TAs are also a treasure in this course; take advantage of their office hours! Oh and at the end of this course, you get to build a matboard bridge then crush it; I mean, how cool is that!? MSE160 – Molecules and Materials Workload: Quote: “I don’t see colours, I see numbers.” -Prof. Warren Chan There are 2 parts to this lovely course! Chemistry followed by materials science. You may have seen a lot of the topics covered in high school, but don’t let that fool you. Like any other course, taking notes early on, doing all the practice questions, and preparing for the quizzes/in-tutorial assignments is a MUST, if you want to be successful!
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