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Physics Major

Bachelor of Science

This bachelor of science (BSc) program offers a solid physics background with the opportunity to explore other disciplines.

Because of flexibility in upper division physics requirements, students can plan their own upper division courses to fit their individual objectives. Students are advised to consult an advisor when planning, and to have their program approved.

Minimum Grade Requirement

Students wishing to enrol in physics courses must obtain a C- grade or better in prerequisite courses.

Program Requirements

Students complete 120 units, as specified below.

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum total of 46 units, including all of

CMPT 102 - Introduction to Scientific Computer Programming (3)

A programming course which will provide the science student with a working knowledge of a scientific programming language and an introduction to computing concepts, structured programming, and modular design. The student will also gain knowledge in the use of programming environments including the use of numerical algorithm packages. Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 (or 158). Students with credit for CMPT 120, 125, 126, 130, 135, or 128 may not take CMPT 102 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Brian Funt
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
MATH 251 - Calculus III (3)

Rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Vectors, lines, planes, cylinders, quadric surfaces. Vector functions, curves, motion in space. Differential and integral calculus of several variables. Vector fields, line integrals, fundamental theorem for line integrals, Green's theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 152; or MATH 155 or MATH 158 with a grade of at least B. Recommended: It is recommended that MATH 240 or 232 be taken before or concurrently with MATH 251. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Luis Goddyn
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, 4:30–5:50 p.m.
Burnaby
OP01 TBD
MATH 252 - Vector Calculus (3)

Vector calculus, divergence, gradient and curl; line, surface and volume integrals; conservative fields, theorems of Gauss, Green and Stokes; general curvilinear coordinates and tensor notation. Introduction to orthogonality of functions, orthogonal polynomials and Fourier series. Prerequisite: MATH 240 or 232, and 251. MATH 240 or 232 may be taken concurrently. Students with credit for MATH 254 may not take MATH 252 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Weiran Sun
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 132 - Physics Laboratory I (1) *

Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in mechanics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Corequisite: PHYS 120 or 125. Students with credit for PHYS 130, 131, or 140 may not take PHYS 132 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Mike Hayden
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 133 - Physics Laboratory II (1) *

Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in electromagnetism and optics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. PHYS 133 consists of 8 3-hour labs. Prerequisite: PHYS 132 or ENSC 120. Corequisite: PHYS 121 or 126. Students with credit for PHYS 130, 131, or 141 may not take PHYS 133 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Steve Dodge
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 211 - Intermediate Mechanics (3)

An intermediate mechanics course covering kinematics, dynamics, calculus of variations and Lagrange's equations, non-inertial reference frames, central forces and orbits, and rigid body motion. Prerequisite: PHYS 126 or 121 or 141, with a minimum grade of C- (or PHYS 102 with a minimum grade of B). Corequisite: MATH 251; MATH 232 or 240. Recommended: MATH 310 and PHYS 255. Quantitative.

PHYS 231 - Physics Laboratory II (3)

Introductory physics laboratory with experiments chosen from mechanics, heat, optics, electricity, magnetism, properties of matter, atomic and nuclear physics, along with lectures on the use of computers for data acquisition and data analysis in the physics laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 141 or 131 or 130, with a minimum grade of C-. Recommended co-requisite: PHYS 255. Students with credit for PHYS 234 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jeffrey McGuirk
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA01 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 233 - Physics Laboratory III (2)

Experiments chosen from among mechanics, heat, optics, electricity, magnetism, properties of matter, atomic and nuclear physics. Engineering Science students will do a selected set of experiments. Prerequisite: PHYS 231 or ENSC 220, with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Steve Dodge
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 12:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 255 - Vibrations and Waves (3)

The physics of vibrations and waves. Topics include periodic motion, including free and forced oscillations, coupled oscillators, normal modes, and waves in one and higher dimensions. Prerequisite: PHYS 126 or 121 or 141 with a minimum C- grade; or PHYS 101 and 102 with a grade of B or better. Corequisite: MATH 251; MATH 232 or 240. Recommended concurrent: PHYS 211 and MATH 310. Quantitative.

PHYS 285 - Introduction to Relativity and Quantum Mechanics (3)

Special relativity, including relativistic kinematics and dynamics; tests of relativity; matter waves and early quantum models; wave mechanics and its application to molecular, atomic and subatomic systems. Prerequisite: PHYS 255, with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Malcolm Kennett
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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CHEM 121 - General Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)

Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: BC high school chemistry 12 or CHEM 109 or CHEM 111. Students may not count both CHEM 120 and 121 for credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Tim Storr
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D116 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D118 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA03 Sophie Lavieri
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA04 Sophie Lavieri
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA06 Sophie Lavieri
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB03 Sophie Lavieri
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB04 Sophie Lavieri
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CHEM 123 - Enriched Chemistry I and Laboratory (4)

An enriched chemistry course, covering atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases, liquids, solids, and solutions, focusing on current chemistry research and applications. The topics will be covered with more sophistication than in other 1st year chemistry courses, and thus a thorough mastery of high-school chemistry will be assumed. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: By permission of the Department. BC high school chemistry 12 or CHEM 111. Students may not count more than one of CHEM 120, 121 or 123 for credit. Recommended: MATH 125 (or 151 or 154) and PHYS 125 (or 120 or 101) as a corequisite. Quantitative.

and one of

CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (2)

Chemical equilibria; electrochemistry; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics. Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 122 concurrently with CHEM 126. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 or 120. Recommended: MATH 152 (or 155) and PHYS 121 (or 102) as a corequisite. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Hogan Yu
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Jenny Wong
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D203 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D205 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D206 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
Jenny Wong
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D301 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
CHEM 124 - Enriched Chemistry II (3)

An enriched chemistry course, covering chemical equilibria; electrochemistry; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics, energy and nuclear science, focusing on current chemistry research and applications. The topics will be covered with more sophistication than in other 1st year chemistry courses, and thus a thorough mastery of high-school chemistry will be assumed. Prerequisite: CHEM 123; or CHEM 121 (or 120) and permission of the Department. Students may not count more than one of CHEM 122 or 124 for credit. Corequisite: Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 124 concurrently with CHEM 126. Recommended: MATH 126 (or 152 or 155) and PHYS 126 (or 121 or 102) as a corequisite. Quantitative.

and one of

MATH 125 - Introduction to Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences-l (3)

Review of sequences and series, complex numbers and link to polar coordinates, vectors and parametric curves, introduction to multivariate integration, solution of first and second order ODE, linear independence, introduction to Fourier Series. Approximation algorithms for simple ODE systems. Prerequisite: Math 152 or equivalent. Permission of the Department. Corequisite Physics 125.

MATH 150 - Calculus I with Review (4)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Justin Gray
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Jeremy Chiu
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
MATH 151 - Calculus I (3)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.

and one of

MATH 126 - Introduction to Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences-ll (3)

Method of characteristics for 1-D transport and wave equations. Similarity solutions including plane waves, traveling waves and scaling solutions, with applications in the physical sciences. Introduction to vector calculus, including differentiation, decompositions via potentials. Multivariate integration, including Green's, the Stokes and the Divergence theorem. Introduction to abstract vector spaces. Linear independence. Inner products and orthogonally. Some applications of infinite dimensional vector spaces. Prerequisite: A grade of C+ or higher in Math 125 AND Physics 125. Permission of the Department. Corequisite: Physics 126.

MATH 152 - Calculus II (3)

Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations and growth models. Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151; or MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 155 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Brenda Davison
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Veselin Jungic
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD

and one of

MATH 232 - Applied Linear Algebra (3)

Linear equations, matrices, determinants. Introduction to vector spaces and linear transformations and bases. Complex numbers. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalization. Inner products and orthogonality; least squares problems. An emphasis on applications involving matrix and vector calculations. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151; or MACM 101; or MATH 154 or 157, both with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 240 make not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Marni Julie Mishna
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
JF Williams
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
MATH 240 - Algebra I: Linear Algebra (3)

Linear equations, matrices, determinants. Real and abstract vector spaces, subspaces and linear transformations; basis and change of basis. Complex numbers. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalization. Inner products and orthogonality; least squares problems. Applications. Subject is presented with an abstract emphasis and includes proofs of the basic theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151; or MACM 101; or MATH 154 or 157, both with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 232 cannot take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Michael Monagan
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OPO1 TBD

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PHYS 120 - Mechanics and Modern Physics (3)

A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 must precede or be taken concurrently. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jeff Sonier
Malcolm Kennett
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 125 - Mechanics and Special Relativity (3) +

An enriched course in mechanics for students with good preparation in physics and mathematics. Special relativity and classical topics such as translational and rotational dynamics and conservation laws will be given a much more sophisticated treatment than in our other first-year courses. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Co-requisite: MATH 125. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 120 or PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 125 for further credit. Quantitative.

PHYS 140 - Studio Physics - Mechanics and Modern Physics (4) *

A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12, or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 must precede or be taken concurrently. Students with credit for PHYS 125 or 120 or 101 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sabine Betts
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D101 Sabine Betts
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
LA01 Sabine Betts
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey

and one of

PHYS 121 - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (3)

A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or 125 or 140 (or PHYS 101 with a grade of A or B). Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 must precede or be taken concurrently. Students with credit for PHYS 102, 126 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Paul Haljan
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 126 - Electricity, Magnetism and Light (3) +

An enriched course in electromagnetism for students with good preparation in physics and mathematics. Classical topics such as waves, electricity and magnetism, as well as wave particle duality and the birth of Quantum Mechanics, will be given a much more sophisticated treatment than in our other first year courses. Prerequisite: PHYS 125 and permission of the department. Co-requisite: MATH 126. Students with credit in PHYS 102, 121 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
David Broun
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 141 - Studio Physics - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (4) *

A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or PHYS 125 or PHYS 140, with a minimum grade of C- (or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B). Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 must precede or be taken concurrently. Students with credit for PHYS 126 or 121 or 102 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Neil Alberding
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Neil Alberding
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
LA01 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
LA02 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Wed, Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey

* students with credit for PHYS 140 and 141 are not required to complete PHYS 132 or 133

+ recommended

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum total ot 31 units, including all of

MATH 310 - Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (3)

First-order differential equations, second- and higher-order linear equations, series solutions, introduction to Laplace transform, systems and numerical methods, applications in the physical, biological and social sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 152; or MATH 155/158 with a grade of at least B, MATH 232 or 240. Quantitative.

PHYS 321 - Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (3)

Development and application of Maxwell's equations in vector differential form. Notation and theorems of vector calculus; electric charge, fields, potentials, capacitance and field energy; conductors; methods for solving electrostatic problems; electric fields in matter; electrical current and the magnetic field; Ampere's law and the vector potential; magnetic fields in matter; electromotive force, electrical resistance, Faraday's law and inductance; Maxwell's correction to Ampere's law and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: PHYS 121 or 126 or 141 (or PHYS 102 with a minimum grade of B); MATH 252 or 254; MATH 310, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for PHYS 221 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Michel Vetterli
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 332W - Optics Laboratory (4)

Experiments in optics and modern physics, including diffraction, interference, spectroscopy, lasers and holography. Engineering Science students will do a selected set of experiments. Prerequisite: PHYS 233 and 285, or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for PHYS 332 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Quantitative.

PHYS 344 - Thermal Physics (3)

Heat, temperature, heat transfer, kinetic theory, laws of thermodynamics, entropy, heat engines, applications of thermodynamics to special systems, phase transitions. Prerequisite: PHYS 126 or PHYS 121 or PHYS 141, MATH 251. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
David Sivak
Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 385 - Quantum Mechanics I (3)

Wave mechanics and the Schroedinger equation, the harmonic oscillator, introduction to Dirac notation, angular momentum and spin, the hydrogen atom, atomic structure, time-independent perturbation theory, atomic spectra, and applications. Prerequisite: MATH 252 or 254; PHYS 285 or ENSC 380 or CHEM 260, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 211; MATH 310. Quantitative.

In addition, a minimum of 15 other upper division physics units must be completed to satisfy the physics subject area requirements for a major.

Faculty of Science Degree Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, students must also satisfy Faculty of Science degree requirements to complete a minimum of 120 units including additional upper division units to total a minimum of 44 upper division units.

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See for university-wide information.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student’s major subject
Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division
6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc
6 units Humanities: B-Hum
6 units Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements)

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.

 

Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit

The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 units as upper division work.

Elective Courses

In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.