PHYS 111.6
General Physics
1&2(3L-2.5P-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Mathematics B30 and C30 (or, under the old mathematics curriculum, Algebra 30 and Geometry-Trigonometry 30); Physics 30.

Emphasizes the basic principles of Physics and their applications to the various scientific fields. Also gives the students an insight into the benefits and problems of technology. Topics are mechanics, wave motion and sound, heat, electricity and magnetism, light and modern physics.

Note: Students with credit for PHYS 121 may not take this course for credit.

PHYS 121.6
General Physics
1&2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 110, and 116 or 112 (may be taken concurrently); Physics 30.

A calculus based one year survey course in physics. Topics include: mechanics, waves and optics, electricity and magnetism, quantum physics and special relativity.

Note: PHYS 121 is for students planning to take an honours program in physics, chemistry, geophysics or mathematics and for students intending to major in physics or who plan on taking further physics courses. Students with credit for PHYS 111 may not take this course for credit.

PHYS 128.3
Contemporary Physics
2(3L/1.5P)
Prerequisite(s): Physics 30; MATH 110.

Introduces students to recent discoveries in physics. As well as the traditional topics of "Modern Physics", Relativity and Quantum Theory, students will learn about recent developments in Nuclear, Atomic, Molecular and Particle Physics as well as Solid State Physics and Optics.

Note: Students may receive credit for both PHYS 128 and for PHYS 111 or 121. Physics majors may receive physics credit for PHYS 128. PHYS 128 may be used toward the natural science requirement in the B.Sc. and B.A. degree programs. Only 6 credit units in a subject may be used for distribution in Requirement 1 in Program Type C.

PHYS 216.3
Waves, Optics and Quantum Physics
2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 110 and 116; PHYS 121 or 111.

Properties common to all waves are studied and particular attention is paid to geometrical and wave optical phenomena. The basic principles of optics are applied to optical instruments. In the latter part of the course Quantum physics is introduced. Lectures are complemented by laboratory and regular problem assignments.

PHYS 223.3
Mechanics I
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 111 or 121; MATH 223 or 225 or 276; MATH 224 or 238 (may be taken concurrently).

The motion of a particle in one, two and three dimensions; the motion of a system of particles; dynamics of the motion of rigid bodies; statics, gravitation.

PHYS 227.3
Electricity and Magnetism I
2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 111 or 121 or both G E 125 and E P 155; MATH 223 or 225 or 276; MATH 224 or 238 (may be taken concurrently).

Electric and magnetic interactions are considered in terms of their associated fields; the concepts of capacitance, inductance, and resistance are developed and used in AC circuits.

PHYS 251.3
Relativistic Mechanics and Quantum Physics
1(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 111 or 121 or both G E 125 and E P 155.

Introduction to frames of reference and the variation of mass, length and time with relative velocity; the atomic theory of matter and a historical introduction to quantum mechanics leading to Schrodinger's Equation. Many of the laboratory experiments illustrate the early development of quantum mechanics.

PHYS 304.3
Techniques of Experimental Physics I
2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 227, 251; CMPT 116.

An introduction to techniques common to many areas of experimental physics. This includes advanced methods of experimental data analysis and a study of the most common detectors of electromagnetic radiation, from radio waves to gamma-rays. Students will perform laboratory experiments and data analysis projects which involve writing and using data analysis software.

PHYS 322.3
Meteorology
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223 or 225 or 276; PHYS 111 or 121, or both G E 125 and E P 155.

An introduction to the processes underlying observed weather phenomena. Topics include thermodynamic processes; stability and convection; radiation and heat budget. The dynamics of the atmosphere and its circulation are described, and related to synoptic meteorology. Weather forecasting is discussed. There are projects on weather observation and forecasting.

PHYS 323.3
Mechanics II
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 223 or G E 226.

Newton's laws for the general motion of particles in non-inertial reference systems. Other topics include Hamiltonian systems, Langrange's equations, rotation of rigid bodies and the theory of small vibrations.