Physics
1051 GENERAL PHYSICS I
This algebra based introductory physics course will cover kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum in one dimension, fluids, vibration and waves, sound, thermal physics, electric fields and DC circuits, geometric and physical optics, quantum physics, and radioactivity.
Students enrolling in Physics 1051 should normally have completed a university preparatory level course in Mathematics.

1551 GENERAL PHYSICS II
This calculus based second introductory physics course will cover kinematics and dynamics, momentum in two dimensions, circular motion, gravitation, work and energy, rotational motion, electric charges fields and potentials, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits, and relativity.
Prereq: Physics 1051 and Mathematics 1111; or permission of the Department.

2201 CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND MINERALOGY
Please see the Geoscience 2201 course description.

2251 CLASSICAL WAVES
In this course the study of the free, forced and damped harmonic oscillator is followed by a treatment of discrete coupled oscillators in one dimension, and generalized to the study of travelling and standing waves in continuous media. The course concludes with a section on Fourier analysis and a study of interference from multiple sources.
Prereq: Physics 1551 and Mathematics 1121; or permission of the Department.

2301 THERMAL PHYSICS
This course examines the three laws of classical thermodynamics from the experimental perspective, and includes a kinetic approach to transport phenomena.
Prereq: Physics 1551; co-registration in Mathematics 2111; or permission of the Department.

2401 STRUCTURE OF PHYSICS
The relationship between symmetry principles and the laws of Physics is examined. Topics include the gravitational force, the electromagnetic force and relativity, the statistical approach in thermodynamics, time, waves and the nuclear force. A major essay is required. There will be four two-hour laboratory experiments. This course is designed primarily for non-science students who have successfully completed at least one university year.
Prereq: Permission of the Department.

2801 COMPUTING TECHNIQUES FOR SCIENTISTS
This course is designed to give the students an exposure to the techniques and software tools that can assist them in using computers to enhance their scientific work throughout the curriculum. The course concentrates on the use of major software tools for scientific graphics, statistical analysis, presentations and simulations.
Prereq: Mathematics 1111; or permission of the Department.
Note: This course cannot be counted toward the requirement of one full credit in Physics for the B.Sc. degree. Physics 2801 and Computer Science 1851 cannot both be taken for credit.

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