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PHYSICS
Note: See beginning of Section F for abbreviations, course numbers and coding.
PHYS 1011
Introductory Physics I
3 ch (3C 1T)
This course is an introduction to the branch of physics called mechanics. Mechanics is the
study both of how objects move and why they move the way they do. Describing the motion
of objects requires understanding the basic kinematics quantities position, displacement,
velocity, and acceleration, as well as the connection between them. Understanding the
causes of motion can be achieved by considering the forces acting on the object and/or by
focusing on the conserved properties of the system (momentum, energy, angular
momentum). Mechanics applies to a wide range of phenomena, essentially to anything that
moves, but this course will highlight ties to and applications in the physical sciences.
Prerequisites: Grade 12 Physics or equivalent. Corequisite: MATH 1003 and PHYS 1021 .
PHYS 1012
Introductory Physics II
3 ch (3C) (1T)
This course introduces the students to wave phenomena and to electricity and magnetism.
Throughout, the concepts related to motion learned in the previous course are used to
describe and explain new phenomena. The study of waves introduces the students to
propagating, periodic disturbances. In addition to their importance in mechanical
phenomena (e.g seismic waves), waves form the basis of both optics and acoustics. The
study of electricity and magnetism introduces the student to the concept of charge and to
the effects of their surroundings (fields and forces). This course will highlight ties to and
applications in the physical sciences. Prerequisites: PHYS 1011 . Corequisite: MATH
1003 and PHYS 1022 .
PHYS 1021
Experiments in Introductory Physics I
2 ch (3L)
This course provides the student hands-on experience with concepts covered in PHYS
1011. PHYS 1011 .
PHYS 1022
Experiments in Introductory Physics II
2 ch (3L)
This course provides the student hands-on experience with concepts covered in PHYS 1012 .
Corequisite: PHYS 1012 .
PHYS 1801
Introductory Physics for Biological Sciences
5 ch (3C 1T 3L E)
An general introduction to Physics, with applications to biological systems. Topics include
mechanics, fluid mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, acoustics, and radiation phenomena.
This course is intended primarily for students in Biological Sciences. Note: Credit will not be
given for bothPHYS1801 and PHYS 1011 / PHYS1012 / PHYS1021 / PHYS1022 .
Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 70% in high school Physics. Co-requisite: MATH
1001or MATH 1003 .
PHYS 1917
Physics for Engineering
5 ch (4C 2T/3L)
Vectors, kinematics, momentum, force, potential and kinetic energy. Kinetic theory of
gases, circular motion, charge, field and potential, gravitation, electrostatics, optics, sound.
Prerequisite: Grade 12 Physics or equivalent.
PHYS 2011
Mechanics
5 ch (3C 3L)
Scalar and vector quantities, statics, kinematics, dynamics, work, energy, power, rotational
motion, impulse and momentum, vibratory motion. Prerequisite: MATH
1013 , PHYS1011 / 1012 and PHYS 1021 / 1022 .
PHYS 2022
Electricity and Magnetism
5 ch (3C 3L)
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Current, resistance and DC circuit analysis. Transients in LCR circuits. AC circuit analysis,
phasors, resonance in series and parallel LCR circuits. Electrostatics; electric fields, Gauss'
Theorem, potential, capacitance. Magnetic fields, induced e.m.f. Prerequisites: PHYS
1011 / 1012 and PHYS 1021 /1022 .
PHYS 2041
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Matter
3 ch (3C)
Intermolecular forces, elementary thermodynamics and kinetic theory, applications (gases).
Imperfect gases; solids and liquid state, elastic and thermal properties of solids; fluid flow.
Prerequisites: MATH 1013 , PHYS 1011 / PHYS 1012 and PHYS 1021 / 1022 .
PHYS 2055
Survey of Modern Physics
5 ch (3C 3L)
Relativity, quantization in nature, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, x-rays, x-ray
diffraction, deBroglie waves, phase and group velocities, the uncertainty principle, energy
levels and atomic structure, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, radioactivity, fission,
fusion, elementary particles of physics. Prerequisites: MATH 1013 , PHYS 1011 / PHYS
1012 and PHYS 1021 / 1022 .
PHYS 2183
Introductory Astronomy
3 ch (3C)
A basic astronomy course for students in science, engineering or computer science. Topics
include an overview of the history and techniques, dynamics of the solar system, stellar
interiors and evolution, cosmology and galactic structure. Prerequisites: MATH 1013 , PHYS
1011 / PHYS 1012 , APSC 1013 or by permission of the instructor.
PHYS 2543
Environmental Physics
3 ch (3C)
Open to students in all faculties. Provides an introduction to environmental physics of the
atmosphere. Topics include: physics of the atmosphere, energy transportation and
transformation; air pollution, sources, effects and control. Prerequisites: MATH 1013 , PHYS
1011 / PHYS 1012 and PHYS 1021/ 1022 , APSC 1013 . Corequisite: MATH 2513 .
PHYS 2975
Light and Sound
5 ch (3C 3L)
Periodic motions and their linear superposition, free and forced damped harmonic motion,
resonance, normal modes, vibrating strings. Transverse and longitudinal waves in various
media, acoustics, reflection and refraction of waves at boundaries. Topics selected from the
following list: geometrical optics, interference, diffraction, polarization, wave-particle
duality, dispersion, coherence. Prerequisites: MATH 1013 and either PHYS 1010 and PHYS
1020 or APSC 1013 . Corequisite MATH 2513 .