PHYS131 - Mechanics and Waves
Course: PHYS131 (Mechanics and Waves) in PHYS department at McGill University.
Credit Hours: 4 • Academic Level: first-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: No prerequisites required - suitable for beginning students
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 15 advanced courses for further study
Course Type: Foundation course - forms the base for multiple advanced topics
Part of the PHYS curriculum at McGill University, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Courses unlocked by PHYS131
- ATOC214 - Introduction: Physics of the Atmosphere
- NSCI200 - Introduction to Neuroscience 1
- PHYS142 - Electromagnetism and Optics
- PHGY209 - Mammalian Physiology 1
- PHGY210 - Mammalian Physiology 2
- CHEM334 - Advanced Materials
- PHYS117 - Mechanics Laboratory
- PHYS230 - Dynamics of Simple Systems
- PHYS251 - Honours Classical Mechanics 1
- PHYS253 - Thermal Physics
- MECH215 - Statics
- AEPH114 - Introductory Physics 2
- AEPH115 - Physics 2
- EDKP206 - Biomechanics of Human Movement
- MECH210 - Mechanics 1
Academic Planning at McGill University
Students planning PHYS131 at McGill University should complete 0 prerequisites before enrollment.
Future Pathways: Completing PHYS131 enables enrollment in 15 advanced courses, opening specialization opportunities in the PHYS program.
This first-year course at McGill University integrates into structured degree pathways for PHYS programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.