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Physics
For the Computer Science and Physics major please see page 78.
For the Mathematics and Physics major please see page 99.
Minor: (6 courses)
• PHY-121; 122; 221;
• An approved PHY-300- or 400-level elective;
• One option (either A or B):
A: PHY-321;
• One PHY-200-level or higher elective
B: MAT-223;
• One of MAT-231 or a PHY-200-level or higher elective
Recommended:
• CHE-121; 122; CSC-121
Note: MAT-121, 122, and 223 are required corequisites for PHY-121, 122, and 221.
PHY-115 Physics for the Life Sciences
(F)
An introduction to physical phenomena basic to the health sciences,
physical education and biology. Included are topics which apply to the
life sciences: mechanics and properties of matter, heat, wave phenomena,
electricity and magnetism, modern physics, basic electronics,
measurement, and data analysis. Includes a weekly three-hour lab.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 12 U or M mathematics or permission of the instructor
PHY-121 Physics I: Newtonian Mechanics
(F)
An introductory, calculus-based study of the physical world. The course
covers mechanics and other selected topics. Includes a weekly threehour
lab.
PHY-346 Thermodynamics (CHE-346) *
PHY-385 Independent Study
For information on setting up an independent study see page 51.
Prerequisite: Year 3 or 4 standing
PHY-451 Fluid Mechanics: Weather, Oceans, and Bathtub
Fluids
(offered infrequently)*
An introduction to the governing equations of fluid dynamics, which
are the basis of ocean and weather currents, climate dynamics and
turbulent phenomena. Topics included are basic approximations and
concepts used to simplify and elucidate the governing equations:
scale and dimensional analysis, eddy viscosity, and the shallow-water
and Boussinesq equations. Also covered will be consideration of
humankind’s complex relationships with the fluid dynamics of every
day life: weather and climate.
Prerequisite: PHY-122, MAT-223 and 231
PHY-485 Honours Independent Study
For information on setting up an independent study see page 51.
Prerequisite: Year 3 or 4 standing; acceptance into an Honours program
PHY-490 Honours Research Project
For more information please consult the department.
Prerequisite: Year 3 or 4 standing; acceptance into an Honours program
Prerequisite: Grade 12 U Calculus
Corequisite: MAT-121
PHY-122 Physics II: Waves, Heat, and Time
(W)
A continuation of PHY-121, this course covers selected topics in
wave motion, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics and
modern physics. Includes a weekly three-hour lab.
Prerequisite: PHY-121
Corequisite: MAT-122
PHY-221 Electricity and Magnetism
(W)*
A discussion of electricity and magnetism at the intermediate level.
Topics included are electrostatics, electric and magnetic fields, motion
of electric charges, circuits, electromagnetic induction, and Maxwell’s
equations. Three lectures a week and a few selected laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite: PHY-122
Corequisite: MAT-223
PHY-311 Numerical Analysis (CSC-311/MAT-311) *
PHY-321 Special Relativity and Introductory Quantum
Physics
(offered infrequently)*
An introduction to developments and methods of modern physics.
Topics include special relativity, quantized physical properties, photon
physics, atomic physics and quantum mechanics. Three lectures per
week and a few selected laboratory exercises.
Prerequisite: PHY-221 or permission of the instructor
Recommended pre- or corequisite: MAT-231
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