XII. Course Descriptions

Interdisciplinary Physical Science

IPS*1500 Integrated Mathematics and Physics I F (6-4) [1.00]
This is a foundational course for students in B.Sc. mathematical and physical sciences majors. The disciplines of Mathematics and Physics are taught in an integrated fashion that demonstrates how they support and enrich one another. Atomic structure, algebra and trigonometry, forces and Newton's laws, functions and graphing, differentiation, angular momentum and energy conservation, limits, integration, kinematics, and special relativity are presented in a harmonized fashion to ensure students have an improved understanding of these fundamentals.
Prerequisite(s): 1 of 4U Physics, PHYS*1020, PHYS*1300
Restriction(s): MATH*1080, MATH*1200, PHYS*1000, PHYS*1080
Department(s): Department of Physics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
IPS*1510 Integrated Mathematics and Physics II W (6-4) [1.00]
This is the second foundational course for students in B.Sc. mathematical and physical sciences majors. The disciplines of Mathematics and Physics are taught in an integrated fashion that demonstrates how they support and enrich one another. Thermodynamics, integration, electrostatics, partial derivatives, multidimensional integrals, simple harmonic motion, Taylor's series, and spectroscopy are presented in a harmonized fashion to ensure students have an improved understanding of these fundamentals.
Prerequisite(s): IPS*1500
Restriction(s): MATH*1090, MATH*1210, MATH*2080, PHYS*1010, PHYS*1070, PHYS*1130
Department(s): Department of Physics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
IPS*3000 Science Communication F (3-3) [0.50]
This course focuses on developing the skills required to communicate science for non-specialist audiences. The principles and practices of public speaking and writing will be explored, employing a variety of media. Through multiple oral and written assignments, students will explore tailoring their message for various audience-types.
Prerequisite(s): 2.00 credits in PHYS at the 2000 level or higher
Restriction(s): PHYS*4300
Department(s): Department of Physics
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
Canada
519-824-4120