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Applied Physics Major
This bachelor of science (BSc) program offers a solid physics background combined with the applied aspects of physics that is necessary for careers in high technology industries.
Minimum Grade Requirement
Students wishing to enroll in physics courses must obtain a C- grade or better in prerequisite courses.
Program Requirements
Students should enroll in the co-operative education program to acquire valuable industrial experience.
Lower Division Requirements
Complete all of
Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C, or CHEM 109 or 111 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 120 or 125 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
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 120 or 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 124 or CHEM 180 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Corina Andreoiu |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D109 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D110 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D111 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Fri, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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 |
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Brenda Davison |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD |
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 |
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Weiran Sun |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Vijaykumar Singh |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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David Muraki |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD | ||
OP03 | TBD |
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.
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. Students with credit for MATH 310 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Vijaykumar Singh |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 4:30β6:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Ralf Wittenberg |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D201 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D202 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D203 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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 101 or 120 or 125. Students with credit for PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 132 for further credit. Quantitative.
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Neil Alberding Erol Girt |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 1:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 3:30β6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 1:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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. Prerequisite: PHYS 132 or 140 or ENSC 120 (no substitutions), with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 102 or 121 or 126. Students with credit for PHYS 141 may not take PHYS 133 for further credit. Quantitative.
A seminar to expose students majoring in any Physics program to opportunities available with a physics degree. Seminar will include invited speakers, group discussions, and student presentations on topics including modern physics research, industrial physics, career opportunities, and communication and other professional skills. May be repeated once for credit. Graded as pass/fail (P/F). Prerequisite: PHYS 121 or PHYS 126 or PHYS 141, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 102 with a minimum grade of B.
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David Broun |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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: MATH 251; MATH 232 or MATH 240; PHYS 255 or ENSC 380. All prerequisite courses require a minimum grade of C-. Recommended Corequisite: MATH 260 or MATH 310. Quantitative.
Statistical data analysis, experimental design and scientific communication, studied in the context of experiments spanning a range of physical systems. Prerequisite: PHYS 133 or PHYS 141 or ENSC 280, with a minimum grade of C-. Recommended Prerequisite: CMPT 120. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Barbara Frisken |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LA01 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LA02 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Introduction to modern techniques in experimental physics, including computer-aided data acquisition, electronics, control theory, and statistical data analysis. Prerequisite: PHYS 233 and PHYS 255, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for PHYS 231 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
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 PHYS 121 or PHYS 141, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 102 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: MATH 251; MATH 232 or MATH 240. Recommended Corequisite: MATH 260 or MATH 310. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Daria Ahrensmeier |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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.
and one of
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 |
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Veselin Jungic |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Natalia Kouzniak |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
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.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Nils Bruin |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Randall Pyke |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
and one of
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 |
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Brenda Davison |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Randall Pyke |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
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 |
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Sophie Burrill |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD |
and one of
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. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. 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 |
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Jeff Sonier Erol Girt |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 5:39β6:29 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D109 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D110 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D111 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D112 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D113 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D114 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D115 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D116 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D117 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D118 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D119 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D120 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D121 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D122 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D123 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Fri, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D124 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Fri, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D125 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Fri, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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. Corequisite: MATH 151. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 120 or PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 125 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Michel Vetterli |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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. Students with credit for PHYS 125 or 120 or 101 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
and one of
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, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 133. Students with credit for PHYS 102, 126 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
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 or permission of the department. Corequisite: MATH 152. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 133. Students with credit in PHYS 102, 121 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
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 MATH 155. Students with credit for PHYS 126 or 121 or 102 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
and 9 units chosen from
Introduction to counting, induction, automata theory, formal reasoning, modular arithmetic. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 (or equivalent), or any of MATH 100, 150, 151, 154, 157. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Kay C Wiese |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Binay Bhattacharya Valentine Kabanets |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D201 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D202 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D203 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D204 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D205 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D206 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D207 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D208 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D301 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D302 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D303 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D304 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D305 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D306 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D307 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D308 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
An elementary introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students with little or no programming background. Students will learn fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science, acquire elementary skills for programming in a high-level language and be exposed to diverse fields within, and applications of computing science. Topics will include: pseudocode, data types and control structures, fundamental algorithms, computability and complexity, computer architecture, and history of computing science. Treatment is informal and programming is presented as a problem-solving tool. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 or equivalent is recommended. Students with credit for CMPT 102, 128, 130 or 166 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken CMPT 125, 129, 130 or 135 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Diana Cukierman |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Angelica Lim |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, Fri, 3:30β4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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Harinder Khangura Valentine Kabanets |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D301 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D302 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D303 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D304 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D305 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D306 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D307 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D308 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
A rigorous introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students who already have some background in computing science and programming. Intended for students who will major in computing science or a related program. Topics include: fundamental algorithms; elements of empirical and theoretical algorithmics; abstract data types and elementary data structures; basic object-oriented programming and software design; computation and computability; specification and program correctness; and history of computing science. Prerequisite: CMPT 120. Corequisite: CMPT 127. Students with credit for CMPT 126, 129, 135 or CMPT 200 or higher may not take for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Igor Shinkar |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Builds on CMPT 120 to give a hands-on introduction to programming in C and C++, the basics of program design, essential algorithms and data structures. Guided labs teach the standard tools and students exploit these ideas to create software that works. To be taken in parallel with CMPT 125. Prerequisite: CMPT 120 or CMPT 128 or CMPT 130. Corequisite: CMPT 125.
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Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 8:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
An introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students wishing to major in Engineering Science or a related program. This course introduces basic computing science concepts, and fundamentals of object oriented programming. Topics include: fundamental algorithms and problem solving; abstract data types and elementary data structures; basic object-oriented programming and software design; elements of empirical and theoretical algorithmics; computation and computability; specification and program correctness; and history of computing science. The course will use a programming language commonly used in Engineering Science. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 (or equivalent, or any of MATH 100, 150, 151, 154, or 157). Students with credit for CMPT 102, 120, 130 or 166 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken CMPT 125, 129, 135, or CMPT 200 or higher first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Rob Cameron |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
A second course in computing science and programming intended for students studying mathematics, statistics or actuarial science and suitable for students who already have some background in computing science and programming. Topics include: a review of the basic elements of programming: use and implementation of elementary data structures and algorithms; fundamental algorithms and problem solving; basic object-oriented programming and software design; computation and computabiiity and specification and program correctness. Prerequisite: CMPT 102 or CMPT 120. Students with credit for CMPT 125 or 135 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
or any 200-level CMPT course
* students with credit for PHYS 140 and 141 are not required to complete PHYS 132 or PHYS 133
** students with computing experience may be able to test out of CMPT 120
+ recommended
Upper Division Requirements
Complete all of
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 PHYS 126 or PHYS 141 (or PHYS 102 with a minimum grade of B); MATH 252 or MATH 254; MATH 260 or MATH 310. All prerequisite courses require a minimum grade of C-, unless specified. Quantitative.
Circuits and circuit theory, passive and active devices, amplifiers, feedback, modern measurement techniques and instrumentation. Prerequisite: PHYS 234 with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Jeffrey McGuirk |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LA01 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 2:30β6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Experiments investigating a range of physical phenomena such as Brownian motion, molecular order, chaotic dynamics, Doppler broadening of stellar spectra, and biophysical forces using techniques such as interference, optical trapping, and spectroscopy. Attention will also be given to more general skills, including experimental design, operating and troubleshooting experimental equipment, modeling of experimental results, data analysis, and the presentation of experimental results. Biological Physics students will do a selected set of experiments. Prerequisite: PHYS 233; PHYS 285 or CHEM 260, both with a minimum grade of C-. Writing/Quantitative.
Heat, temperature, heat transfer, kinetic theory, laws of thermodynamics, entropy, heat engines, applications of thermodynamics to special systems, phase transitions. Prerequisite: PHYS 121 or PHYS 126 or PHYS 141; MATH 251; both with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Karen kavanagh |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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. All prerequisite courses require a minimum grade of C-. Recommended Prerequisite: MATH 260 or MATH 310; PHYS 211. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Joanna Woo |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
A continuation of PHYS 321: properties of electromagnetic waves and their interaction with matter. Transmission lines and waveguides; antennas, radiation and scattering; propagation of electromagnetic waves in free space and in matter; reflection and refraction at boundaries; polarization, interference and diffraction. Prerequisite: PHYS 321 (no substitution); PHYS 255 or ENSC 380, both with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Eundeok Mun |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
and 13 units selected from
Bonding in solid state materials. Introduction to symmetry and its applications in materials science. Structure and physical properties of solid state materials. Prerequisite: Completion of 60 units in a science or applied science program, including first year chemistry, physics and calculus. CHEM 230 is strongly recommended. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Zuo-Guang Ye |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Tue, Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
Transmission lines and waveguides, microwave devices, travelling wave devices. An introduction to the theory of radiation, antennae and wave propagation, and microwave scattering theory. The design of complete communication systems incorporating microwave, optical and satellite channels. Laboratory work is included in this course.Physics students with credit for PHYS 326 and PHYS 421 may take this course with permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: Completion of 80 units including (ENSC 416 or PHYS 421) and ENSC 325.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 | TBD | ||
LA01 | TBD |
Lectures provide the theory of integrated circuit fabrication. Students fabricate diodes, transistors and test structures in the laboratory. Topics: clean room practice, thermal oxidation and diffusion, photolithography, thin film deposition, etching, ion implantation, packaging, CMOS and bipolar processes. Prerequisite: ENSC 225 or ENSC 226 or MSE 251 or PHYS 365, and permission of the instructor and a minimum of 80 units. Enrolment in this course is by application only.
Incompressible fluid flow phenomena: kinematics and equations of motion, viscous flow and boundary layer theory, potential flow, water waves. Aerodynamics. Prerequisite: One of MATH 314, MATH 418, PHYS 384. An alternative to the above prerequisite is both of MATH 251 and (MATH 260 or MATH 310), both with grades of at least B+. Quantitative.
Brief description of the nucleus and its decays and reactions; interaction of radiation with matter; nuclear instrumentation; radioisotopes in chemistry; activation analysis and related analytical techniques; other applications of nuclear techniques; nuclear reactors and nuclear fusion. Prerequisite: Completion of 60 units in a science program, including first year calculus, chemistry and physics. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Distance Education | ||
D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
Introduction to the techniques of radiochemistry; proportional and Geiger counters; sample preparations and half-life measurement; synthesis and separation of labelled compounds; beta and gamma-ray spectroscopy. Prerequisite: NUSC 341 with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
Structure and properties of semiconductors, semiconductor theory, theory and operation of semiconductor devices, semiconductor device technology. Corequisite: PHYS 285; PHYS 321; both with a minimum grade of C-, or permission from the department. Students with credit for ENSC 224 or ENSC 324 may not take PHYS 365 for further credit. Quantitative.
Computer-based approaches to solving complex physical problems. Includes topics such as Monte-Carlo and molecular dynamics techniques applied to thermal properties of materials; dynamical behavior of systems, including chaotic motion; methods for ground state determination and optimization, including Newton-Raphson, simulated annealing, neural nets, and genetic algorithms: symplectic methods; and analysis of numerical data. Prerequisite: MATH 260 or MATH 310; PHYS 255; CMPT 120 or equivalent. All prerequisite courses require a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
A presentation of the problems commonly arising in numerical analysis and scientific computing and the basic methods for their solutions. Prerequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158, and MATH 232 or 240, and computing experience. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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John Stockie |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Advanced experiments in Physics. May include special projects. Prerequisite: PHYS 385 and PHYS 332W, both with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Mike Hayden |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 12:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 6:30β8:20 p.m. Sep 9, 2020: Wed, 6:30β8:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby Burnaby |
Optical physics, including geometrical and physical optics, waves in anisotropic media, coherence, image formation and Fourier optics, guided wave optics and selected advanced topics such as lasers, nonlinear optics, photonics and quantum optics. Prerequisite: PHYS 321 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 385. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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John Bechhoefer |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Crystal structure, lattice vibrations and thermal properties of solids, free electron model, band theory, and applications. Prerequisite: PHYS 385 or CHEM 364, with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Karen kavanagh |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 9 β Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
** the prerequisite ENSC 222 can be replaced by PHYS 326
+ recommended
University Degree Requirements
Students must also satisfy University degree requirements for degree completion.
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 Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements 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
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV study.
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV study.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.