Students will explore one-dimensional motion (kinematics, dynamics, work and energy and momentum), electricity, heat, waves and optics. Students will apply concepts of measurement to develop graphical and data analysis skills in lab exercises and reports that introduce scientific communication skills.
This course provides a first introduction to physics. Students will examine topics involving one-dimensional kinematics, Newton's Laws, work, energy and power. Further topics include simple DC circuits, properties of waves and the Laws of Reflection and Refraction. Problem solving, analyzing graphs and lab work will be emphasized.
This is the first part of a survey of physics primarily for students in life sciences and non-science programs. It is suitable for students who require Physics 12 as a prerequisite. Students explore kinematics, dynamics, work, energy and power, thermal energy, nuclear energy, fluids, circular motion and gravitation.
PHYS 105 continues the survey of general college Physics topics, including properties of vibrations, wave motion and sound, geometric optics, the properties of electric and magnetic fields and simple DC circuits. PHYS 104 and PHYS 105 satisfy laboratory science requirements for students in non-science programs.
This course consists of Physics laboratory exercises at the first-year level, suitable for Advanced Placement Physics students. Exercises are drawn from topics in Newtonian mechanics, electricity and magnetism and include linear motion, work and energy, momentum, angular motion and momentum, electric and magnetic fields and forces.
Restricted course Open to students in Advanced Placement Physics.
This calculus-based course is intended for students in Science or Engineering. Students will study the mechanics of particles analyzing problems involving forces and equations of motion in multiple dimensions, conservation laws, rotational kinematics and dynamics. Students will further investigate electric fields and electric potential; DC circuits, and magnetic fields. Students will explore how these fundamental principles apply in laboratory settings.
This calculus-based course is intended for students in Science or Engineering. Students will study periodic motion, travelling and standing waves, thermal physics, geometric optics, physical optics. Students will explore fundamental concepts modern physics, including relativity, the structure of matter and radioactivity. Students will explore how these fundamental principles apply in laboratory settings.
PHYS 150 is a first course in physics with application to engineering technology, recommended for students who took Physics 11 several years ago. Students are introduced to the nature of physics and the methodology of problem-solving and data analysis. Topics include measurement, graphs, 1-D kinematics, dynamics, and mechanical energy.
This course is scheduled for cancellation. Please contact an Acdemic Advisor for assitance in choosing an alternative course.
This course bridges Physics 11 (or PHYS 150) to Year 1 of Engineering Technology programs. Students investigate the concepts of kinematics, dynamics, equilibrium, geometric optics, mechanical waves and sound with applications to various technologies. Emphasis is on the development of skills in problem solving, laboratory procedure and data analysis.
A physics course with applications relevant to Electronics Technology. Topics include: measurement, vectors, kinematics, dynamics, uniform circular motion, rotary motion, vibrations, waves, sound and light.
This course provides an introductory survey to topics of particular interest to Electronics and Computer Engineering students. Students will first review vectors, kinematics, Newton's Laws, work, energy and power. Students will then study torque and rotational motion, waves, light, thermal physics, static electricity and magnetism.
This course is an introduction to Newtonian Mechanics in the context of human movement and the optimization of motor skills. The sequence of topics includes: terminology of biomechanics, Newton's Laws of Motion, forces, linear kinematics, work and energy, power, momentum, rotational kinematics, hydrostatics, and biomechanical analysis of sport.
A physics course enriched with applications relevant to civil and mechanical engineering technology. Topics: measurement and units, vectors, kinematics, dynamics, work, energy and power, statics and rotational dynamics.
Restricted course Open to students in Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Engineering Bridge.
A continuation of PHYS 191. Topics: impulse, linear and angular momentum, simple harmonic motion, wave motion and standing waves, thermal properties of matter, electricity, simple DC circuits and electromagnetism.
This is a calculus-based course in electricity and magnetism. Topics include: electrostatics, including Coulomb's law and Gauss's law for uniform and non-uniform charge distributions; capacitance and dielectrics; electric circuits, including RC circuits; magnetic fields, including the Biot-Savart law and Ampere's law; electromagnetic induction and application using Lenz's law; and LR circuits and Maxwell's equations.
This course examines alternative energy and sustainability of fuel cells, solar, wind and wave power as well as energy storage systems. Students will study waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, radiative heat transfer, semiconductor theory, and nuclear energy.
Topics will be reviewed and expanded beyond those covered in technology programs including thermal energy, mechanical waves, sound, physical optics, geometric optics, elementary electricity and magnetism, simple AC and DC circuits.