Physics
| PHYS1011 | Introductory Physics I | 3 ch (3C 1T) |
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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: either MATH 1001 or MATH 1003. Students intending to take Physics courses beyond Introductory Physics or continue in the Physical Sciences stream should take MATH 1003 and PHYS 1021 as co-requisites to this course. | ||
| PHYS1012 | Introductory Physics II | 3 ch (3C 1T) |
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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. Prerequisite: PHYS 1011; MATH 1001 or MATH 1003. Students intending to take Physics courses beyond Introductory Physics or continue in the Physical Sciences stream should take MATH 1013 and PHYS 1022 as co-requisites to this course. | ||
| PHYS1021 | Experiments in Introductory Physics I | 2 ch (3L) |
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This course provides the student hands-on experience with concepts covered in PHYS 1011. Co-requisite: PHYS 1011 | ||
| PHYS1022 | Experiments in Introductory Physics II | 2 ch (3L) |
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This course provides the student hands-on experience with concepts covered in PHYS 1012. Corequisite: PHYS 1012 | ||
| PHYS1801 | Introductory Physics for Biological Sciences | 5 ch (3C 1T 3L E) |
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A 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 both PHYS1801; and PHYS 1011 / PHYS1021. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 70% in grade 11 or grade 12 high school physics (or equivalent). | ||
| PHYS1917 | Physics for Engineering | 5 ch 94C 2T/3L) |
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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. | ||
| PHYS2011 | Mechanics | 5 ch (3C 3L) |
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Scalar and vector quantities, statics, kinematics, dynamics, work, energy, power, rotational motion, impulse and momentum, vibratory motion. Prerequisite: MATH 1013, PHYS 1011 / 1012 and PHYS 1021 / 1022. | ||
| PHYS2016 | The Physics of Spaceflight | 3 ch (3C) |
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