A course for physical science students which develops the concepts of mechanics as applied to translational and rotational kinematics and dynamics, equilibrium of rigid bodies, oscillations, gravitation, special relativity and other elements of modern physics. Normally this is part of the two-course unit 76-100 and 76-101.

A course for physical science students on the phenomena of electromagnetism and modern physics. Topics include electric charges and fields, electric potential, magnetic fields, waves and electric circuits. Normally this is part of the two-course unit 76-100 and 76-101.

A course stressing the fundamental properties of particles and waves, designed for students without OAC Physics or equivalent. Topics include: the motion of particles, force, field, momentum, energy and associated conservation laws; basic interactions between particles; properties of waves. It is expected that students will have completed Grade 12 Physics and at least 1 OAC mathematics credit. This course is intended only for students who require the equivalent of OAC Physics in order to proceed to 76-100, 76-107, 76-108, 76-111, 76-113, 76-204. Also offered through distance education format.

Physics of matter and energy at the macroscopic and microscopic levels, with special emphasis on topics of importance to biology. Topics include properties of waves, acoustics and hearing, optical systems and vision, quantum nature of radiation and its interaction with biomolecules, electricity, high energy radiation and radiation damage.

A course complementary to 76-107 with emphasis on some aspects of classical physics important in biology. Topics include mechanics and applications to anatomical problems, fluid statics and dynamics, molecular motion, diffusion, osmosis, and heat. The course is of special importance to students in agriculture, biological science, and human kinetics.

This course is for engineering and environmental science students. Its content is similar to that of 76-108 with additional emphasis on analytical problem-solving.

This is a course for engineering and environmental science students. Its content is similar to that of 76-107 with additional emphasis on analytical problem-solving with some use of calculus techniques.

A course designed for arts and social science students. Emphasis will be on the interdisciplinary and contemporary aspects of astronomy with the object of providing a perspective of our place in the physical universe. Topics may include: explanation of the solar system, life in the universe, space communications, space travel, and stellar evolution. Students are encouraged to suggest and participate in discussion on items of special interest. Students with standing in any other 100 level course credit in physics (except 76-102, 76-180, 76-181) may not use this course for credit.

A course designed for arts and social science students with an interest or background in music. The fundamentals of vibrations and waves will be introduced and applied to a study of archetypal instruments. The psychoacoustic basis of pitch and loudness will be discussed. Students who have standing in any other 100 level physics course, except 76-102, 76-160, 76-180 , may enrol in this course only if they are completing an Honours Major, Minor, or General Program in Music. In this case, permission of the instructor is required. Also listed as 67-109. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

An intermediate biophysics course with special emphasis on the physical properties of nerve and muscle, and of biological transducers such as the ear and the eye.

An introduction to modern electronics with applications including amplifiers, receivers, digital circuits and sensors.

The course investigates and describes the properties of atoms, nuclei and elementary particles in terms of phenomena of modern physics. Topics include wave properties of matter, particle properties of electromagnetic radiation, uncertainty principle, elementary angular momentum, spin and elementary quantum mechanics.

This course and the following one, 76-245 continue building the foundation in mechanics begun in the first year. These courses are intended for students proceeding to advanced studies in the physical sciences. Topics include one, two and three dimensional motion, damped and forced harmonic oscillator, gravitation and orbital motion. Some familiarity with computer programming, is needed for the laboratory.

This course is a continuation of 76-244. Topics include special relativity, noninertial reference frames, dynamics of systems of particles, rigid body dynamics and introductory fluid mechanics.

This course and the following one, 76-247, continue building the foundation in electricity and magnetism begun in the first year. These two courses are intended for students proceeding to advanced studies in the physical sciences. Topics include electric fields, potential, electric work and energy, Gauss's Law, Poisson's and Laplace's equations, capacitors, D.C. circuits, transients and dielectric materials.

Topics include magnetic forces and fields, the Biot-Savart equation, Ampere's Law, magnetic induction, LRC transients, A.C. circuits and magnetic materials.

This course reviews radiations which occur in the environment and their effects on materials and living systems. These include x-radiation, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, microwave and radio-frequency emissions; acoustical and ultrasonic radiation; and alpha, beta, and gamma radiation from radioactive material. (Offered in even-numbered years.)

An introduction to astronomy: the solar system, the sun, stellar and galactic structure.

Energy resources and the production, interconversion, consumption and waste of energy in the industrial society. Emphasis is placed on environmental impact, and nuclear fission, solar power and nuclear fusion are examined in detail.

An introduction to network analysis, the physics of semiconductors, p-n junctions, transistors and integrated circuits. Other topics include linear and digital signal processing, signal enhancement, interdomain conversion and microprocessors.

Standing and travelling waves; Fourier series; optics including polarization, interference and diffraction.

A formal treatment of quantum mechanics. Topics include wave packets and free particle motion, the Schrodinger equation, harmonic oscillator, piecewise constant potentials, central forces and angular momentum, hydrogen atom.

Introduction to statistical physics including thermodynamics and statistical mechanics of equilibrium phenomena.

This course covers Lagrangian mechanics and Hamiltonian mechanics. Topics include oscillations and normal modes, Poisson brackets, Liouville's theorem, Hamilton- Jacobi theory, the transition to quantum mechanics and non-linear dynamics.

A modular course for physics students including modern and classical physics experiments. Modules include laboratory instrumentation employing computers, modern physics, waves and optics, molecular physics, and solid state physics.

A second course in quantum mechanics. Topics include spin, linear vector spaces, two-level systems, quantum dynamics, rotations and angular momentum, time dependent perturbation theory, Born approximation.

The application of quantum theory to atomic and molecular structure, and the interaction between electromagnetic radiation and atoms and simple molecules.

This course surveys the field of subatomic physics from radioactive emanations to conjectured subunits of nucleons. Topics include quark models; strong, electromagnetic and weak interactions; isospin, strangeness, conservation laws and symmetry principles; systematics of nuclear properties, nuclear radioactivity, nuclear models and reactions.

Bonding in solids, thermal and electrical properties of solids, energy bands, imperfections in solids, properties of semiconductors and insulators.

Radiation from localized charge-current distributions (atoms, molecules, nuclei, antennae), electromagnetic potentials,gauge transformations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms, multipole expansions of electrostatic and magnetostatic fields, and a selection of topics from: radiation damping, Lorentz electron theory, wave guides, plasmas, relativistic electrodynamics, radiation scattering. (Offered in the Fall semester beginning 1998-99.)

A continuation of 76-324 including a discussion of the grand canonical distribution, quantum statistics, and transport theory.

A modular course for students in any physics specialization who will study the techniques of nuclear, solid state and molecular physics.

Students will be assigned projects related to their individual interests. These projects may be part of the ongoing research within the Physics Department.

Experimental and theoretical approaches to the determination of structure and function of biomolecules. Special emphasis will be placed on biopolymer conformation and on biological photoprocesses.

An introduction to physical techniques for determining biological structure. The use of X-ray, neutron and electron diffraction and scattering to determine the structure of macromolecules and macromolecular assemblies will be discussed. The course also covers Nuclear Magnetic Resonance techniques to determine the structure of macromolecules in solution.

The content of this course is determined by the interests of the students. Possible topics include fluid mechanics, theory of elastic solids, relativistic mechanics, and chaos.

The content of this course is determined by the interests of the students. Possible topics include fluid mechanics, theory of elastic solids, relativistic mechanics, and chaos.

The content of this course is determined by the interests of the students. Possible topics include fluid mechanics, theory of elastic solids, relativistic mechanics, and chaos.