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
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.
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
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 fromPHY231H1,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, excludingJPH311H1
PHY131H1Introduction 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)
PHY151H1Foundations 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)
PHY132H1Introduction 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)
PHY254H1Mechanics: 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(PHY152H1recommended)
Corequisite:MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1/MAT257Y1(MAT244H1andPHY224H1recommended Co-requisites)
Exclusion: PHY255H1
Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
PHY256H1Introduction 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 one-dimension.
Prerequisite:PHY132H1/PHY152H1
Corequisite:MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1/MAT257Y1, (MAT223H1/MAT240H1recommended)
Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course
Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)
PHY324H1Practical 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)
PHY250H1Electricity 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, 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)
PHY324H1Practical 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)
APM346H1Partial 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)
MAT135H1Calculus 1(A)[36L/12T]
MAT136H1Calculus 1(B)[36L/12T]
MAT137Y1Calculus[72L/24T]
MAT157Y1Analysis I[72L/48T]
MAT223H1Linear Algebra I[36L/12T]
MAT224H1Linear Algebra II[36L/12T]
MAT235Y1Calculus II[72L]
MAT237Y1Multivariable Calculus[72L]
MAT240H1Algebra I[36L/24T]
MAT244H1Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations[36L]
MAT257Y1Analysis II[72L/48T]
MAT267H1Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations I[36L/12T]
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