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Physics Courses

PCS 015 PCS 106 PCS 110 PCS 119 PCS 125 PCS 181 PCS 211 PCS 213 PCS 219 PCS 224 PCS 320 PCS 510 PCS 610

PCS 015 Physics: Introductory Physics Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.

Kinematics in one and two dimensions, dynamics, gravitation. Work, power and energy. Heat quantities, fluids, basic electricity. Waves and optics. Atomic and nuclear physics. This course is laboratory and problems oriented.

PCS 106 Physics: Physics for the Health Sciences Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.

An introduction to the physical ideas related to the fields of environmental and occupational health; mechanics, work/energy, fluids, sound, thermodynamics, basic electricity, the electromagnetic spectrum and nuclear quantities.

PCS 110 Physics: Physics Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.

Electrical circuits; electric fields; working equations for current, voltage and resistance; Ohm’s Law; Kirchoff’s Laws; Magnetic fields; electromagnetic fields; E-M radiation; Wave-particle duality; electronic structure of materials; semiconductors.

PCS 119 Physics: Physics for the Life Sciences I Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.

Waves, electricity and magnetism, introduction to optics.

PCS 125 Physics: Physics I Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.

Forces, fields and potentials for gravitational, electrical and magnetic systems. Oscillations, sound, electromagnetic waves. Geometric and wave optics. Quantization of radiation. (formerly PCS 123).

PCS 181 Physics: Introduction to Astronomy Lect: 3 hrs.

This course will examine astronomical ideas both in relation to their times and in the light of current scientific theory and technical data. Application of the scientific method will be emphasized in evaluating these data and theories. Method of collection and analysis of data will be presented to help the nontechnical student in asking fundamental questions about scientific theories. Topics covered include cosmology, origin of the stars and galaxies, evolution of stars, the solar system, exobiology, death of stars, stellar remnants and the age of the universe. (LL)

PCS 211 Physics: Physics II: Mechanics Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.

Newton’s laws, reaction forces, free body diagrams, friction, equilibrium of rigid bodies, torque, centre of gravity, linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, conservation of linear and angular momentum and energy, moment of inertia, work and power, collisions.

PCS 213 Physics: Physics III Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.

Selected topics in optics and acoustics, intensity, vibrations, waves in rods and plates. Quantum physics, quantum nature of solids. Solid state behaviour, superconductivity, the laser. Nuclear structure, energy. Radioactivity, radiation, fission, fusion and reactors.

Prerequisite: PCS 125.

PCS 219 Physics: Physics for the Life Sciences II Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.

Optics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. A continuation of PCS 119.

Prerequisite: PCS 119.

PCS 224 Physics: Solid State Physics Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.

Quantum mechanics and quantum nature of solids, properties of materials. Band theory in metals and semiconductors. Conduction processes, the p-n junction, transistors and other solid state devices.

Precursor: PCS 125.

PCS 320 Physics: Theatre Physics Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hrs.

Mathematics of physics: Scientific notation, equations, special functions, trigonometry, vectors. Vibrations and waves: Simple harmonic motion, wave motion, pulse waves, sinusoidal waves. Sound: sources, power, loudness, interference. Light: sources, propagation, nature, lenses and mirrors, photometry, colour theory. Mechanics: force, work, energy, simple machines, static equilibrium. Fluids: Pressure, Archimedes’ and Pascal’s principle.

PCS 510 Physics: Fundamentals of Astrophysics Lect: 3 hrs.

This course presents a mathematical and conceptual treatment of basic astronomical ideas, stressing observations and theoretical principles. Phenomena which currently enjoy mass appeal (black holes, extraterrestrial life, etc.) will be explored from the scientific point of view. Topics include: electromagnetic spectrum, cosmology, galaxies, star formation, stellar properties, star death, and exobiology.

Prerequisite: PCS 110.

PCS 610 Physics: Solid State Applications in Computing Lect: 3 hrs.

Dielectrics and Capacitors, Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism, Ferromagnetism, Ferromagnetic Domains, Magnetic materials, Superconductivity, Meissner effect, Josephson effect, Fiberoptics, Reduced Dimension Devices and Integrated Circuits, Lasers and LEDs, Detectors.

Prerequisite: PCS 110.

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PCS 015	Physics: Introductory Physics	Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.
Kinematics in one and two dimensions, dynamics, gravitation. Work, power and energy. Heat quantities, fluids, basic electricity. Waves and optics. Atomic and nuclear physics. This course is laboratory and problems oriented.

PCS 106	Physics: Physics for the Health Sciences	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
An introduction to the physical ideas related to the fields of environmental and occupational health; mechanics, work/energy, fluids, sound, thermodynamics, basic electricity, the electromagnetic spectrum and nuclear quantities.

PCS 110	Physics: Physics	Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.
Electrical circuits; electric fields; working equations for current, voltage and resistance; Ohm’s Law; Kirchoff’s Laws; Magnetic fields; electromagnetic fields; E-M radiation; Wave-particle duality; electronic structure of materials; semiconductors.

PCS 119	Physics: Physics for the Life Sciences I	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
Waves, electricity and magnetism, introduction to optics.

PCS 125	Physics: Physics I	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
Forces, fields and potentials for gravitational, electrical and magnetic systems. Oscillations, sound, electromagnetic waves. Geometric and wave optics. Quantization of radiation. (formerly PCS 123).

PCS 181	Physics: Introduction to Astronomy	Lect: 3 hrs.
This course will examine astronomical ideas both in relation to their times and in the light of current scientific theory and technical data. Application of the scientific method will be emphasized in evaluating these data and theories. Method of collection and analysis of data will be presented to help the nontechnical student in asking fundamental questions about scientific theories. Topics covered include cosmology, origin of the stars and galaxies, evolution of stars, the solar system, exobiology, death of stars, stellar remnants and the age of the universe. (LL)

PCS 211	Physics: Physics II: Mechanics	Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
Newton’s laws, reaction forces, free body diagrams, friction, equilibrium of rigid bodies, torque, centre of gravity, linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, conservation of linear and angular momentum and energy, moment of inertia, work and power, collisions.

PCS 213	Physics: Physics III	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
Selected topics in optics and acoustics, intensity, vibrations, waves in rods and plates. Quantum physics, quantum nature of solids. Solid state behaviour, superconductivity, the laser. Nuclear structure, energy. Radioactivity, radiation, fission, fusion and reactors.
Prerequisite: PCS 125.

PCS 219	Physics: Physics for the Life Sciences II	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
Optics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. A continuation of PCS 119.
Prerequisite: PCS 119.

PCS 224	Physics: Solid State Physics	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr.
Quantum mechanics and quantum nature of solids, properties of materials. Band theory in metals and semiconductors. Conduction processes, the p-n junction, transistors and other solid state devices.
Precursor: PCS 125.

PCS 320	Physics: Theatre Physics	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hrs.
Mathematics of physics: Scientific notation, equations, special functions, trigonometry, vectors. Vibrations and waves: Simple harmonic motion, wave motion, pulse waves, sinusoidal waves. Sound: sources, power, loudness, interference. Light: sources, propagation, nature, lenses and mirrors, photometry, colour theory. Mechanics: force, work, energy, simple machines, static equilibrium. Fluids: Pressure, Archimedes’ and Pascal’s principle.

PCS 510	Physics: Fundamentals of Astrophysics	Lect: 3 hrs.
This course presents a mathematical and conceptual treatment of basic astronomical ideas, stressing observations and theoretical principles. Phenomena which currently enjoy mass appeal (black holes, extraterrestrial life, etc.) will be explored from the scientific point of view. Topics include: electromagnetic spectrum, cosmology, galaxies, star formation, stellar properties, star death, and exobiology.
Prerequisite: PCS 110.

PCS 610	Physics: Solid State Applications in Computing	Lect: 3 hrs.
Dielectrics and Capacitors, Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism, Ferromagnetism, Ferromagnetic Domains, Magnetic materials, Superconductivity, Meissner effect, Josephson effect, Fiberoptics, Reduced Dimension Devices and Integrated Circuits, Lasers and LEDs, Detectors.
Prerequisite: PCS 110.