2012-2013 Academic Year Calendar - Marianopolis

medicine, astro-physics, geophysics,environmental science, andengineering.Each of the required courses (NYA,NYB, NYC) is usually offered in anenriched version as well. Enrichedsections provide additional stimulationto students who readily graspphysical concepts. This stimulationarises from a deeper treatment of theregular course material and from theinclusion of additional topics. Theenriched nature of the course isreflected in the course evaluation,and successful completion of anenriched section can be confirmed inan official attestation that can beincluded with university applications.Spaces in enriched sections arelimited.Mechanics203-NYA-05 (3-2-3) 2.66 creditsPrerequisites:Sec. V Physics (053504, 553504),or equivalent;Sec. V Math TS (064506, 564506), orSec. V Math SN (065506, 565506)Mechanics is the study of systems inmotion: how bodies move, and whatcauses them to move. In this course,the student learns the classical lawsgoverning translational and rotationalmotion, and their application to realsystems.Electricity and Magnetism203-NYB-05 (3-2-3) 2.66 creditsPrerequisites: 203-NYA-05 and201-NYB-05The diverse phenomena related toelectricity and magnetism (suchas electric power, circuits, staticelectricity and electromagnetism) areexplained using a simple frameworkof classical laws and fundamentalconcepts.Waves, Light and Modern Physics203-NYC-05 (3-2-3) 2.66 creditsPrerequisite: 203-NYA-05This course covers some basicproperties of waves and oscillations,properties of light (through a studyof geometrical and physical optics),and some introductory modernphysics concepts that are relevantto understanding the wave-particlenature of light. Elements of specialrelativity and radioactive decay areincluded.Digital Electronics203-LCV-05 (3-2-3) 2.66 credits(Winter Term only)Prerequisites:Sec. V Physics (053504, 553504),or equivalent;Sec. V Math TS (064506, 564506), orSec. V Math SN (065506,565506)In this course, the student obtainsa fundamental grasp of digitaltechnology and the logic underlyingall digital systems. Certain keycomponents are described: logicprocessors, memory devices andarithmetic units. The student alsobecomes proficient in using softwaresimulation and real integratedcircuits (chips) in creating their ownelectronic designs.Science: PhysicsAstrophysics203-LCW-05 (3-2-3) 2.66 credits(Winter Term only)Prerequisites: 203-NYA-05 and203-NYC-05 with 203-NYB-05 tobe taken at least concurrentlyThis course integrates astronomywith physics by introducing thebasic observational techniques andtheoretical framework that make upastrophysics. This course covers somecelestial motions, gravity, and propertiesof electromagnetic radiation, byfocusing primarily on stars, galaxiesand cosmology. The course usesplanetarium software and telescopesimulation software for lab work.There is no cumulative final exam inthis course.Topics in Physics203-LCZ-05 (3-2-3) 2.66 credits(Fall Term only)Prerequisite: 203-NYA-05While providing the student with asolid foundation in physics, timeconstraints prevent the presentationof a number of interesting andworthwhile topics in the three corecégep-level physics courses. In thiscourse, at the instructor's discretion, avariety of topics not usually presentedor emphasized in the core courses willbe covered.57