| PCS 106 Physics for the Health Sciences | |
| 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.
| | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. | | back to top |
| Units and vectors. Motion: linear, projectile, circular and oscillatory motion. Newton’s laws: Force, mass and acceleration; work, energy and power; linear and angular momentum. Electrostatics: Electric force and field; potential and potential energy; capacitance. Electric current and DC circuits. Magnetic field and force: magnetic force on currents and charges; Hall effect; torque on current loops; Waves: classification of waves; energy transfer; light and electromagnetic waves; diffraction and interference. MAPLE used for simulation/visualization of physical phenomena and problem solving.
| | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. | | back to top |
| A calculus based course covering fundamental physics concepts: units, vectors, linear motion, circular motion, force and motion, work and energy, collisions, gravitation, electrostatics, capacitance, and simple DC circuits.
| | Lect: 4 hrs./Tut: 1 hr. | | back to top |
| Forces, fields and potentials for gravitational, electrical and magnetic systems. Oscillations, sound, electromagnetic waves. Geometric and wave optics. Quantization of radiation. (formerly PCS 123).
| | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. | | back to top |
| A continuation of Physics I, calculus-based course. An introduction to oscillations, mechanical waves, magnetism, electromagnetism, optics and nuclear physics. The laboratory is an essential and autonomous part of the course.
| | Prerequisite: PCS 120. | | Lect: 4 hrs./Tut: 1 hr. | | back to top |
| PCS 15A/B Introductory Physics | |
| 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.
| | Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs. | | back to top |
| PCS 181 Introduction to Astronomy | |
| 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)
| | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| PCS 211 Physics II - Mechanics | |
| 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.
| | Lect: 4 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. | | back to top |
| 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.
| | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. | | back to top |
| PCS 224 Solid State Physics | |
| 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.
| | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. | | back to top |
| An introduction to Biophysics. Application of linear and rotational mechanics to the skeleton and locomotion. Work and energy as applied to human metabolism. Biological fluids and gases. Temperature and heat: thermography and heat stroke. Biomechanics of hearing. Ultrasound and stroke. Osmosis and diffusion through membranes. Electrical transmission of neurons.
| | Prerequisites: PCS 120 and PCS 130. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| PCS 228 Electricity and Magnetism | |
| Electrostatic force: field lines, electric flux and Gauss’ law. Electrostatic potential energy: electric potential, energy stored in conductors, capacitance, and energy density. DC circuits: Ohm’s law and Kirchoff’s rules. Magnetic force and magnetic field: force and torque on current-carrying conductors, Hall effect. AC circuits: oscillating circuits. Maxwell equations: electromagnetic waves and the nature of light.
| | Prerequisites: PCS 120 and PCS 130. | | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. | | back to top |
| PCS 229 Introduction to Medical Physics | |
| Applications of physics in medicine. This survey course will address basic concepts of medical imaging, nuclear medicine and radiation isotopes, radiation therapy, gamma spectroscopy and trace element analysis, and biomedical laser applications.
| | Prerequisites: PCS 120 and PCS 130. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| PCS 230 Photonics and Optical Devices | |
| This course is designed to provide students with direct experience in the operation of optical devices that find widespread use in the technologically sector. Emphasis is placed on geometric optics, laser systems, image formation, fiberoptics, diffraction and interference.
| | Prerequisites: PCS 120 and PCS 130. | | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. | | back to top |
| 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.
| | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hrs. | | back to top |
| PCS 335 Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics | |
| Thermodynamics zeroth law and temperature: thermodynamic systems, variables, state equations, thermometry. First law of Thermodynamics: work, heat, phase transformations. Second law of Thermodynamics: irreversible processes, entropy. Kinetic theory of gases. Introduction to statistical mechanics.
| | Prerequisites: PCS 120 and PCS 130 and MTH 380. | | Lect: 3 hrs./Tut. 1 hr. | | back to top |
| PCS 350 Modeling in Medical Physics | |
| This course will focus on the use of advanced computer-based techniques for the modeling and visualization of biophysical systems. Emphasis is placed on simulation methods such as Monte Carlo methods, numerical integration of stochastic differential equations, finite elements and finite difference techniques. The instruction will introduce the numerical techniques through contemporary biophysical applications.
| | Prerequisites: PCS 120, PCS 130, PCS 229. | | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. | | back to top |
| PCS 352 Nuclear Physics with Radiation | |
| Introduction to nuclear physics. Nuclear structure and binding energy. Nuclear decays, radioactivity and nuclear reactions. Interaction of radiation with matter. Introduction to dosimetry and dose calculations.
| | Prerequisites: PCS 120 and PCS 130. | | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. | | back to top |
| PCS 353 Quantum Mechanics | |
| Particle-wave duality and the Bohr atom. Basic concepts of quantum mechanics. The Schrödinger Equation. Particle in a 1D box. The harmonic oscillator. Particle in a 3D box. The hydrogen atom. Perturbation theory. Variational method. Hartree-Fock equations. Spin. Slater determinants. The Born-Oppenheimer approximation and the H2 valence-bond energy. Bonding and anti-bonding orbitals. Molecular orbital theory. LCAO-MO. The hybrid orbitals. Hückel molecular orbitals. Molecular spectroscopy.
| | Prerequisites: PCS 120, PCS 130, CHY 103, MTH 330, MTH 231. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| PCS 354 Radiation Biology | |
| Introduction to basic physics and chemistry of radiation interactions, free radicals, oxidation and reduction. Subcellular and cellular effects: killing, repair, sensitization and protection. Measurement methods. Survival curves and their significance. Modification of the radiation response. Tissue effects, genetic and carcinogenic effects, mutations, hazards. Effects of heat on tissue. Thermal dosimetry. Biology of Thermal Potentiation of Radiotherapy. High temperature thermal therapy.
| | Prerequisites: PCS 120 and PCS 130. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| PCS 405 Medical Diagnostic Techniques | |
| Diagnostic radiology with x-rays, X-ray transmission computed tomography. The physics of radioisotope imaging, emission computed tomography, clinical applications of radioisotope imaging. Diagnostic ultrasound, clinical applications and biological aspects of diagnostic ultrasound. Nuclear magnetic resonance, nuclear magnetic resonance pulse sequences and relaxation processes and their measurement; image acquisition and reconstruction. The mathematics of image formation and image processing.
| | Prerequisites: PCS 120 and PCS 130 and PCS 229. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| PCS 406 Radiation Protection/Health Physics | |
| External radiation protection. Internal dosimetry and radiation protection. Radiation exposure from background and man-made sources. Radiation levels and regulations.
| | Prerequisites: PCS 120 and PCS 130 and PCS 352. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| PCS 407 Radiation Therapy | |
| Introduction to radiation therapy physics. Radiation therapy units. Interaction of radiation with tissue. Dosimetry of a single beam of x-ray. Beam calibration and patient dose calculation. Combination of beams and treatment planning. Brachytherapy. Radiation detection. Measuring radiation and radiation protection.
| | Prerequisites: PCS 120, PCS 130, PCS 229 and PCS 352. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| PCS 510 Fundamentals of Astrophysics | |
| 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.
| | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
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