PHYS 121 LEC,TST,TUT 0.50
Mechanics
An introductory course in physics for students intending to concentrate
their future studies in the physical sciences, optometry or mathematics;
includes particle kinematics and dynamics, forces in nature, work and
energy, conservation of energy and linear momentum, rotational
kinematics and dynamics, and conservation of angular momentum.
[Note: Successful completion of 4 U Calculus and Vectors , 4U
Advanced Functions and 4U Physics is required. Science students must
also take PHYS 121L (or PHYS 131L if they intend to follow any
Physics or Mathematical Physics Plan.) Students in Honours Life
Physics, Biophysics Specialization, are encouraged to take PHYS
111L.]
Coreq: One of MATH 104, 127, 137, 147.
Antireq: PHYS 111, 115, ECE 105
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PHYS 122 LEC,TST,TUT 0.50
Waves, Electricity and Magnetism
A continuation of PHYS 121; includes simple harmonic motion, wave
motion and sound, electrostatic force and potential, electric current and
power, capacitors, DC circuits, magnetic field and induction.
[Note: Science students must also take PHYS 122L (or PHYS 132L if
they intend to follow any Physics or Mathematical Physics Plan).
Prereq: PHYS 111 (minimum grade 70%) or PHYS 115 or 121 or ECE
105.
Coreq: One of MATH 127, 137, 147.
Antireq: PHYS 112, 125.
PHYS 124 LEC,TST,TUT 0.50
Modern Physics
An introductory course in modern physics; includes relativity, quantum physics, atomic
physics, nuclear physics, particle physics and gravitation. [Offered: W]
Prereq: PHYS 111 (minimum grade 70%) or 115 or 121 or ECE 105.
Coreq: PHYS 112 or 122
MATH 104 Introductory Calculus for Arts and Social Science
MATH 127 Calculus 1 for the Sciences
MATH 137 Calculus 1 for Honours Mathematics
MATH 147 Calculus 1 (Advanced Level)
For the Minor in Physics at Nipissing University, we offer Quantum Physics and
Computational Physics at 3000 level.
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Physics 1301A/B -Introductory Physics I
Physics 1402A/B -Physics for Engineering Students II
Calculus 1000A/B -Calculus I
Calculus 1500A/B -Calculus I for the Mathematical Sciences
Calculus 2302A/B -Intermediate Calculus I
Physics 2101A/B -Intermediate Electromagnetism
Physics 2102A/B -Introduction to Modern Physics
Physics 2110A/B -Oscillations and Waves
Physics 2910F/G -Introduction to Physical Measurement
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University of Toronto
Physics Minor (Science Program)
(4.0 FCE)
First Year: (1.0 FCE)
PHY131H1/PHY151H1, PHY132H1/PHY152H1
Second Year: (2.0 FCE)
1. PHY224H1
2. 1.5 FCE from PHY231H1, PHY250H1, PHY252H1, PHY254H1, PHY256H1
Third Year: (1.0 FCE)
1. PHY324H1.
2. 0.5 FCE from: APM346H1/JPE395H1/JPE493H1/MAT334H1/MAT354H1/PHY-300
level course/PHY-400 level course, excluding JPH311H1
PHY131H1 Introduction to Physics I[24L/20P]
A first university physics course primarily for students not intending to pursue a
Specialist or Major program in Physical or Mathematical Sciences. Topics include:
classical kinematics & dynamics, momentum, energy, force, friction, work, power,
angular momentum, oscillations, fluids, viscosity.
Prerequisite: MCV4U Calculus & Vectors / MHF4U Functions & Calculus
Corequisite: MAT135H1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1
Exclusion: PHY151H1
Recommended Preparation: SPH4U Physics and SCH4U Chemistry
Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
PHY151H1 Foundations of Physics I[36L/30P]
The first physics course in many of the Specialist and Major Programs in Physical
Sciences. It provides an introduction to the concepts, approaches and tools the physicist
uses to describe the physical world while laying the foundation for classical and modern
mechanics. Topics include: mathematics of physics, energy, momentum, conservation
laws, kinematics, dynamics, special relativity, and gravity.
Prerequisite: MCV4U Calculus & Vectors / MCB4U Functions & Calculus; SPH4U
Physics
Corequisite: MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1
Exclusion: PHY131H1/PHY110Y1/PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1
Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
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PHY132H1 Introduction to Physics II[24L/20P]
The second university physics course primarily for students not intending to pursue a
Specialist or Major program in Physical or Mathematical Sciences. Topics include:
waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, special relativity.
Prerequisite: PHY131H1/PHY151H1
Corequisite: MAT136H1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1
Exclusion: PHY152H1
Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
PHY254H1 Mechanics: From Oscillations to Chaos[24L/12T]
The course analyzes the linear, nonlinear and chaotic behaviour of classical mechanical
systems such as harmonic oscillators, rotating bodies, and central field systems. The
course will develop the analytical and numerical tools to solve such systems and
determine their basic properties. The course will include mathematical analysis,
numerical exercises using Python, and participatory demonstrations of mechanical
systems.
Prerequisite: PHY132H1/PHY152H1 (PHY152H1 recommended)
Corequisite: MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1/MAT257Y1 (MAT244H1 and PHY224H1 recom
mended Co-requisites)
Exclusion: PHY255H1
Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
PHY256H1 Introduction to Quantum Physics[24L/12T]
Failures of classical physics; the Quantum revolution; Stern-Gerlach effect; harmonic
oscillator; uncertainty principle; interference packets; scattering and tunneling in onedimension.
Prerequisite: PHY132H1/PHY152H1
Corequisite: MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1/MAT257Y1,
(MAT223H1/MAT240H1 recommended)
Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
PHY324H1 Practical Physics II[12L/72P]
A modular practical course that further develops the core experimental and computational
skills necessary to do Physics: Mathematical models, computational simulations and
solutions, experimental measurements, data and error analysis.
Prerequisite: PHY224H1
Exclusion: PHY225H1
Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
PHY250H1 Electricity and Magnetism[24L/12T]
An introductory course in Electromagnetism. Topics include: Point charges, Coulomb’s
law, electrostatic field and potential, Gauss's Law, conductors, electrostatic energy,
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magnetostatics, Ampere's Law, Biot-Savart Law, the Lorentz Force Law, Faraday’s Law,
Maxwell's equations in free space.
Prerequisite: PHY132H1/PHY152H1
Corequisite: MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1/MAT257Y1
Exclusion: PHY238Y1, PHY251H1
Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
PHY324H1 Practical Physics II[12L/72P]
A modular practical course that further develops the core experimental and computational
skills necessary to do Physics: Mathematical models, computational simulations and
solutions, experimental measurements, data and error analysis.
Prerequisite: PHY224H1
Exclusion: PHY225H1
Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
APM346H1 Partial Differential Equations[36L]
Sturm-Liouville problems, Green's functions, special functions (Bessel, Legendre),
partial differential equations of second order, separation of variables, integral equations,
Fourier transform, stationary phase method.
Prerequisite: MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1/MAT257Y1, MAT244H1/MAT267H1
Exclusion: APM351Y1
Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
MAT135H1
MAT136H1
MAT137Y1
MAT157Y1
MAT223H1
MAT224H1
MAT235Y1
MAT237Y1
MAT240H1
MAT244H1
MAT257Y1
MAT267H1
Calculus 1(A)[36L/12T]
Calculus 1(B)[36L/12T]
Calculus[72L/24T]
Analysis I[72L/48T]
Linear Algebra I[36L/12T]
Linear Algebra II[36L/12T]
Calculus II[72L]
Multivariable Calculus[72L]
Algebra I[36L/24T]
Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations[36L]
Analysis II[72L/48T]
Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations I[36L/12T]
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