Timetable

Section	Day	Time	Instructor	Exam Date	Delivery
2023 Winter 2023 Spring/Summer
ASTR 101 - Introduction to Astronomy
Emphasis is placed on the role of observation in the evolution of our theories about the origins of the solar system, and of the size and structure of the universe.
C93	T	7:00pm - 9:45pm	STAFF		RMTE
C94	T	7:00pm - 9:45pm	STAFF		RMTE
C95	W	7:00pm - 9:45pm	STAFF		RMTE
C96	W	7:00pm - 9:45pm	STAFF		RMTE
C97		-	Samantha Lawler	17-APR-23	ONLNE
C97		-	Samantha Lawler	17-APR-23	ONLNE
C98	R	7:00pm - 9:45pm	Samantha Lawler		RMTE
C99	R	7:00pm - 9:45pm	STAFF		RMTE
ASTR 201 - Solar System Astronomy
This course is concerned with the description of the fundamental properties of our solar system. Topics will include: planetary interiors, surface structures and atmospheres, asteriods, comets and meteorites, and the formation of planetary systems. * Prerequisite: ASTR 101 *
C01	TR	2:30pm - 3:45pm	Samantha Lawler	18-APR-23
C99	W	11:30am - 2:15pm	Samantha Lawler

Section	Day	Time	Instructor	Exam Date	Delivery
2023 Winter 2023 Spring/Summer
PHYS 051 - Physics Co-op Work Term
Four month co-op work term #1 approved by the department and arranged by the co-op coordinator.
001		-	STAFF
PHYS 052 - Physics Co-op Work Term #2
Four-month co-op work term #2 approved by the department and arranged by the co-op coordinator. * Prerequisite: PHYS 051 *
001		-	STAFF
PHYS 053 - Physics Co-op Work Term #3
Four-month co-op work term #3 approved by the department and arranged by the co-op coordinator. * Prerequisite: PHYS 052 *
001		-	STAFF
PHYS 054 - Physics Co-op Work Term #4
Four-month co-op work term #4 approved by the department and arranged by the co-op coordinator. * Prerequisite: PHYS 053 *
001		-	STAFF
PHYS 103 - Essential Physics: Ideas and Applications
This is an introductory course about the fundamental and modern ideas in physics and their applications in technological developments. The essential mathematical skills will be developed and applied to everyday physics in an interactive and conceptual learning environment. Note: With the exclusion of PHYS 140 and PHYS 142, PHYS 103 may not be taken for credit if a student has previously received credit for PHYS 109 or a higher number physics course.
001	TR	4:30pm - 5:45pm	Mauricio Barbi	27-APR-23
PHYS 109 - General Physics I
General algebra-based physics, including classical mechanics and geometrical optics. *Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 30 or Calculus 30 or Math B30 and C30 or Math 102.* * Note: May not be taken for credit if a student has received credit for PHYS 111 or PHYS 112. Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 105 and PHYS 109. *
001	TR	7:00pm - 8:15pm	Gergana Koleva	18-APR-23
091		-	STAFF		ONLNE
112	M	2:30pm - 5:15pm	STAFF
114	M	2:30pm - 5:15pm	STAFF
141	R	08:30am - 11:15am	STAFF
S90		-	Arzu Sardarli	22-APR-23	ONLNE
PHYS 112 - Waves and Optics
A course dealing with oscillations, wave motion, sound and geometrical and physical optics. * Prerequisite: PHYS 111 (recommended) or 109 or 119, and MATH 110 (may be taken concurrently) *
001	TR	1:00pm - 2:15pm	Zisis Papandreou	20-APR-23
151	F	08:30am - 11:15am	STAFF
PHYS 119 - General Physics II
A continuation of PHYS 109: Fluid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, waves, sound, radiation, electrostatics and electric current. * Prerequisite: PHYS 109 or ENGG 140 * Note: Phys 119 may not be taken for credit if a student has previously received credit for Phys 111 or Phys 112
001	MW	6:00pm - 7:15pm	Gergana Koleva	22-APR-23
002	TR	7:00pm - 8:15pm	Stephen Kay	22-APR-23
121	T	08:30am - 11:15am	STAFF
122	T	2:30pm - 5:15pm	STAFF
124	T	2:30pm - 5:15pm	STAFF
131	W	08:30am - 11:15am	STAFF
142	R	2:30pm - 5:15pm	STAFF
143	R	08:30am - 11:15am	STAFF
144	R	2:30pm - 5:15pm	STAFF
PHYS 140 - Physics of Energy and the Environment
An exploration of the energy used in a wide variety of systems including cars and homes. Physical concepts will be applied to various energy production schemes and usages found in our lives. We will discuss today's dominant energy sources and the alternative energy sources of tomorrow. This semi quantitative course will provide a scientific foundation for the energy issues facing society. The course materials contain examples with Indigenous elements. No physics background is required.
001		-	Mudimbi Musongela	26-APR-23	ONLNE
PHYS 142 - From Quarks to the Cosmos
A conceptual approach will be used in this course which is directed towards liberal arts students. The aim is to understand the physical world, from the microscopic (building blocks of nature), through the macroscopic (everyday phenomena), to the galactic (universe). Only simple algebra will be employed. Note: Physics majors may not take this course for credit
001	TR	08:30am - 09:45am	Marcella Berg	18-APR-23
PHYS 202 - Classical Mechanics I
A course in intermediate mechanics for physics majors and honours students as well as engineering students. Topics include motion of systems of particles and rigid bodies, accelerated reference frames, and central forces. *Prerequisite: MATH 213 and one of PHYS 111, 112 or 119. MATH 213 may be taken concurrently.*
001	TR	11:30am - 12:45pm	Nader Mobed	25-APR-23
PHYS 242 - Introduction to Modern Physics
Special theory of relativity, introduction to wave mechanics, early quantum physics, Bohr atom, radioactivity, and nuclear reactions. * Prerequisite: PHYS 201 *
001	TR	10:00am - 11:15am	Mauricio Barbi	20-APR-23
151	M	2:30pm - 5:15pm	STAFF
PHYS 251 - Mathematical Physics I
Curvilinear co-ordinates, partial differential equations, boundary value and initial value problems with special emphasis on physical systems, series solutions and special functions. *Prerequisite: MATH 213 and 217.*
001	TR	2:30pm - 3:45pm	Nikolay Kolev	18-APR-23
PHYS 342 - Atomic Physics
Operator formalism of modern quantum mechanics, commutation relations, the Schrodinger equation and its applications for the harmonic oscillator and one-dimensional potentials, central fields, the hydrogen atom and complex atoms. *Prerequisite: PHYS 112, 242 and 251. PHYS 251 may be taken concurrently.* Note: PHYS 119 may be substituted for PHYS 112, with permission of the Department Head.
001	TR	10:00am - 11:15am	Garth Huber	20-APR-23
PHYS 362 - Statistical Mechanics
The theory of classical and quantum statistical mechanics and applications to systems of physical interest including lasers and atomic lasers. * Prerequisite: PHYS 261 and 342. PHYS 342 may be taken concurrently. *
001	MW	10:00am - 11:15am	Nader Mobed	19-APR-23
PHYS 372 - Modern Experimental Physics
An intermediate laboratory course, normally taken by physic majors and honours students in their third year, from subject matter covered in third-year courses. *Prerequisite: PHYS 201, 202, 242, and 261*
001	M	2:30pm - 3:20pm	Aram Teymurazyan
212	TR	2:30pm - 4:50pm	STAFF
PHYS 411 - Advanced Classical Mechanics
Hamilton-Langrange equations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory and applications, transformation theory, and special relativity. *Prerequisite: PHYS 251 and PHYS 301*
001	MWF	11:30am - 12:20pm	Gojko Vujanovic	24-APR-23
PHYS 432 - Nuclear Physics
Radioactive decay mechanisms, interactions of nuclear radiation with matter, spectroscopy, nuclear models, and applications to medicine, material science, and engineering. * Prerequisite: PHYS 342 and 401. PHYS 401 may be taken concurrently. *
001	TR	1:00pm - 2:15pm	Gwen Grinyer	20-APR-23
PHYS 499 - Honours Thesis
This course must be taken by all honours physics students. Students are required to attend all seminars and to present an oral presentation and written report on a topic determined in consultation with the PHYS 498/499 coordinator. *Prerequisite: PHYS 498.* Note: Permission of the Department Head is required to register.
001		-	Mauricio Barbi
PHYS 800 - Classical Electrodynamics
Simple radiating systems, scattering, diffraction; covariant formulation of electrodynamics; the Lienard- Wiechert portentials and the field of a uniformly moving and accelerated electron; the motion of charged particles in e-m fields; Hamiltonian formulation of Maxwell's equations. * Prerequisite: PHYS 311 and PHYS 322 *
001	TR	11:30am - 1:00pm	Garth Huber	25-APR-23
PHYS 811 - Advanced Classical Mechanics
Hamilton-Lagrange equations. Hamilton-Jacobi theory and applications, transformation theory, and special relativity.
001	MWF	11:30am - 12:20pm	Gojko Vujanovic	24-APR-23
PHYS 831 - Theoretical Nuclear Physics
Review of symmetries; nucleon-nucleon interaction and polarization observables; nuclear models; the nuclear many-body problem; Hartree-Fock potential; random-phase approximation; quasi-particles; e-m interactions with nuclei the weak interaction.
001		-	Gwen Grinyer
PHYS 890AE - The Structure of the Proton
Directed readings on the Structure of the Proton for students in Subatomic Physics. Topics: nucleon electromagnetic form factors and structure functions, Quark-Parton Model, Elements of Perturbative QCD, treatment of Deep Inelastic Scattering within QCD, and various aspects of non-Perturbative QCD including incorporation of transverse degrees of freedom.
001		-	Garth Huber
PHYS 900 - Seminar
Graduate students enrolled in this course will present a 50 minute seminar to the Department of Physics. The subject of the seminar will be decided in consultation with student’s supervisor.
001	F	3:30pm - 4:20pm	Gwen Grinyer		HYFLX
PHYS 901 - Research
Thesis research.
001		-	Garth Huber
002		-	Mauricio Barbi
003		-	Zisis Papandreou
004		-	Aram Teymurazyan
005		-	Nikolay Kolev
006		-	Gwen Grinyer
007		-	Pierre-Philippe Ouimet