|
Instruction offered by members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science.
Department Head – R.I. Thompson
Note: For listings of related courses, see Astronomy, Astrophysics, Medical Physics and Space Physics.
Students intending to register in any Physics course should read the relevant Faculty of Science Program section of this Calendar.
|
Modules for First Year and First Term Second Year Physics Courses
|
|
Physics
106
|
Module M6 Thermal Physics
|
|
Thermal Physics. Gas laws; kinetic theory of gases; temperature; internal energy; specific heat; energy transfer; laws of thermodynamics; PVT diagrams.
Course Hours:
E(12 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Notes:
Taught as part of Physics 223. Contact the instructor in Physics 223 regarding the schedule.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
107
|
Module M7 Basic Optics
|
|
Basic Optics. Reflection, refraction; real and virtual images; images as objects; mirrors; lenses; optical instruments; wave nature of light; interference.
Course Hours:
E(12 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Notes:
Taught as part of Physics 223. Contact the instructor in Physics 223 regarding the schedule.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
|
|
Introductory Newtonian particle mechanics and rigid bodies in rotational equilibrium: Kinematics, Newton's laws, conservation of momentum and mechanical energy.
Course Hours:
H(4-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Mathematics 30-1 or Pure Mathematics 30 or Mathematics II (offered by Continuing Education). Note: Physics 30 is recommended as preparation for Physics 211.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Physics 211 and any of 221 or 231 or 227 will not be allowed. Not open to students who meet ALL of the following criteria: 70 per cent or higher in Physics 30, 70 per cent or higher in Mathematics 30-1 or Pure Mathematics 30 and 60 per cent or higher in Mathematics 31, except with special Departmental permission.
Notes:
Physics 211 and 221 differ in their prerequisites, but cover the same material and have the same examinations and tutorial quizzes. Physics 211 has an extra lecture hour per week to deal with certain topics from High School Physics and Mathematics 31. Mathematics 31 is recommended.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
|
Introductory Newtonian particle mechanics and rigid bodies in rotational equilibrium: Kinematics, Newton's laws, conservation of momentum and mechanical energy.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
A grade of 70 per cent or higher in Physics 30; 50 per cent or higher in Mathematics 31; and 70 per cent or higher in Mathematics 30-1 or Pure Mathematics 30 or a grade of "B-" or 70 per cent or better in Mathematics II (offered by Continuing Education).
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Physics 221 and any of 205, 211, 217, 227 or 231 will not be allowed.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
223
|
Introductory Electromagnetism, and Thermal Physics
|
|
Electrical forces and energy. Static electric fields due to point charges. Parallel-plate capacitor. Simple DC circuits. Lorenz force. Static magnetic fields generated by electric currents. Electromagnetic induction. Gas Laws; kinetic theory of gases; temperature, thermal energy, specific heat; energy transfer; laws of thermodynamics; PVT diagrams.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T-3/2)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 211 or 221 or 227.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Physics 223 and 213 will not be allowed.
Notes:
For students intending to major in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, or Geophysics.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
227
|
Classical Physics
|
|
Kinematics and statics of rigid bodies; conservation laws; rotational mechanics.
Course Hours:
H(3-2T-3/2)
Prerequisite(s):
A grade of 75 per cent or higher in Physics 30; 60 per cent or higher in Mathematics 31; and 75 per cent or higher in Mathematics 30-1 or Pure Mathematics 30 or a grade of "B" or 70 per cent or better in Mathematics II (offered by Continuing Education).
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Physics 227 and 321 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Open only to Physics or Astrophysics majors.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
255
|
Electromagnetic Theory I
|
|
Electrostatics, DC circuits, calculation of magnetic intensity from currents, motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, transient effects in capacitors and inductors, electric and magnetic properties of materials.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 211 or 221 or 227; Applied Mathematics 217 or Mathematics 249 or 251.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for any of Physics 255 and 259 or 323 or 355 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Prior completion of or concurrent registration in Applied Mathematics 219 or Mathematics 253 or 283 is highly recommended. Open only to Physics or Astrophysics majors.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
259
|
Electricity and Magnetism (for students in Engineering)
|
|
Electric charges and electric current; Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, application to simple circuits; potential and capacitance. An introduction to electromagnetic induction; inductance; electromotive force; electrical properties of materials.
Course Hours:
H(4-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Applied Mathematics 217 and Mathematics 211
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Physics 259 and any of 255, 323 or 355 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Prior completion of or concurrent registration in Applied Mathematics 219 is highly recommended.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
271
|
How Things Work
|
|
Physics behind many common devices will be discussed. Topics will be chosen from among the following: the use of simple and compound machines; waves, sound, acoustics; light and optics; household electric circuitry; magnetism.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Physics 271 and any 200-level Physics course will not be allowed.
Notes:
Some previous exposure to physics, e.g., Science 10, is strongly recommended. Not intended for Physics majors.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
|
Physics
303
|
Quantum Mysteries and Paradoxes
|
|
Aims to explain basic quantum phenomena for students outside the physical sciences. Topics covered may include wave-particle duality, quantum interference, as well as the paradoxes of entanglement and quantum nonlocality. Applications such as quantum cryptography and quantum teleportation are discussed, as are the philosophical interpretations of the quantum picture of the world.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
The course makes limited use of high-school algebra. Not intended for Physics majors and will not count in the major field of Physics.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
|
Physics
323
|
Optics and Electromagnetism
|
|
Static electric fields due to charge distributions. Static magnetic fields due to current distributions. Time-dependent behaviour of capacitors and inductances. Geometrical optics: Thin lenses and curved mirrors. Physical optics: Interference and diffraction.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T-3/2)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 211 or 221 or 227 and 223 and Applied Mathematics 217 or Mathematics 249 or 251.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Physics 323 and any of 255 or 259 or 355 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Prior completion of or concurrent registration in Applied Mathematics 219 or Mathematics 253 or 283 is highly recommended.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
325
|
Modern Physics
|
|
Origins of quantum mechanics, a historical perspective. Concepts of wave mechanics and applications. Nuclear physics and radioactivity. Topics include: Special Theory of Relativity, Electromagnetic waves, Blackbody radiation, Photoelectric Effect, X-rays and Bragg Diffraction, Compton Scattering, Atomic Structure, The Bohr Model, Atomic Spectra, Applications of the Schro¨dinger Wave Equation, Radioactivity, Nuclear Stability, Nucleosynthesis, Structure of the Nucleus, Elementary Particles.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 211 or 221 or 227 and 223 or 255 or 259 or 355 and Mathematics 211 or 213 and Mathematics 249 or 251 or Applied Mathematics 217.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Physics 325 and 209 will not be allowed.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
341
|
Classical Mechanics I
|
|
Forced and damped harmonic oscillations with real and complex numbers; anharmonic oscillators; central force motion and scattering; non-inertial frames; 2- and 3-body problems; applications of linear differential equations and complex numbers.
Course Hours:
H(3-3/2)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 227 or 321 and Mathematics 211 or 213 and Applied Mathematics 219 or Mathematics 253 or 283.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
343
|
Classical Mechanics II
|
|
Rotating frames of reference; general rotations of rigid bodies; moment of inertia tensor; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics; potential theory and tides; perturbation theory.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 341.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
369
|
Acoustics, Optics and Radiation (for students in Engineering)
|
|
Wave motion as applied to acoustics, geometric and physical optics, and radiant energy transfer. Traditional and modern applications.
Course Hours:
H(3-3/2)
Prerequisite(s):
Applied Mathematics 217 and 219 and Physics 259.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
371
|
Introduction to Energy
|
|
Energy and power will be discussed. Sources of energy such as wind power, solar power, nuclear power, geothermal energy and fossil fuels and related limitations will be considered. Generation and distribution of electricity will be discussed.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit both for Physics 371 and Energy and Environment, Engineering 355 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Some previous exposure to physics, e.g., Science 10, is strongly recommended. Not intended for Physics majors and will not count in the major field of Physics.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
375
|
Introduction to Optics and Waves
|
|
Geometrical Optics: lenses, mirrors, and other basic optical components. Wave motion. Description of light as a wave. Fermat’s principle. Refraction, scattering, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Optical instruments (including telescopes and microscopes). Lasers and fibre optics if time allows.
Course Hours:
H(3-3/2)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 255 and Applied Mathematics 219 or Mathematics 253 or 283.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
381
|
Computational Physics I
|
|
Solution of problems associated with the analysis of physical systems, using digital computers, high level programming languages, and mathematical computation systems.
Course Hours:
H(1-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Computer Science 217 or 231 and Physics 227.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Physics 381 and 499 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Prior completion of or concurrent registration in Physics 343 is highly recommended.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
397
|
Applied Physics Laboratory I
|
|
Basic laboratory electronics, vacuum systems, and optical devices. Introduction to experimental control, data collection, and analysis. Fundamentals of error analysis and error propagation.
Course Hours:
H(2-1T-3)
Notes:
Prior completion of or concurrent registration in Physics 223 or 255 or 259 or 355 is highly recommended.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
443
|
Quantum Mechanics I
|
|
Basic postulates of quantum mechanics. Mathematical formalism of the theory and its physical interpretation. Schrödinger's time-dependent and time-independent equations. Single particle in a potential field (square well, potential barrier, harmonic oscillator, Kronig-Penney, Coulomb) and rigid rotator. The applicability of these potentials to atomic, molecular, nuclear, and solid state physics will be indicated.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 325 and 343.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Physics 443 and Chemistry 373 will not be allowed.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
449
|
Statistical Mechanics I
|
|
State-counting; classical distributions; origins and role of entropy; equilibrium; microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles; concepts of work, heat, and temperature; equations of state; heat capacity; equipartition theorem; engines; laws of thermodynamics; non-equilibrium systems; Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution; enthalpy and free energies.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 325 and Applied Mathematics 219 or Mathematics 253.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
451
|
Statistical Mechanics II
|
|
Gibbs' paradox; bosons and fermions; quantum counting; classical-quantum transition; blackbody radiation; phase transitions; fluctuations and critical phenomena; complex systems; self-organized criticality; cellular automata.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 449.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
|
Physics
457
|
Electromagnetic Theory III
|
|
Electromagnetic wave solutions to Maxwell's equations, in vacuum and in insulating and conducting media. Waveguides. Electromagnetic radiation from accelerated charges. Relativistic formulation of electrodynamics.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 455 and Applied Mathematics 433.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Physics 457 and Physics 555 or Electrical Engineering 476 will not be allowed.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
481
|
Computational Physics II
|
|
Solution of problems associated with the analysis of physical systems, using digital computers, high level programming languages, and mathematical computation systems.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 381 and one of Physics 325 or Chemistry 373.
Notes:
Prior completion of or concurrent registration in Physics 443 is highly recommended.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
497
|
Applied Physics Laboratory II
|
|
Intermediate laboratory electronics, vacuum systems, and optical devices. Computer automation of experimental control, data collection, and analysis, including error analysis and error propagation.
Course Hours:
H(2-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 397.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Physics 497 and 407 will not be allowed.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
501
|
Special Relativity
|
|
Lorentz transformations in classical mechanics; relativistic kinematics; spacetime diagrams; relativistic energy and momentum conservation; Geometrical interpretation; applications of relativistic kinematics; four-vector formalism and tensors; applications, primarily to relativistic electrodynamics.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 325 and 457 and Mathematics 353 or Applied Mathematics 309.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
507
|
Solid State Physics
|
|
Crystal structure. Classification of solids and their bonding. Fermi surface. Elastic, electric and magnetic properties of solids.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 443 or Chemistry 373 and Physics 449 and 455.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
509
|
Plasma Physics
|
|
Occurrence of plasmas in nature, single particle motion, plasmas as fluids, waves in plasmas, diffusion, resistivity, equilibrium and stability, kinetic theory of plasmas, non-linear effects.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 343 and 455.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
521
|
Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
|
|
Introduction to nonlinear dynamical systems: Phase space representation, bifurcations, normal forms, nonlinear oscillators, deterministic chaos, attractors, fractals, universality, renormalization, and synchronization.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Applied Mathematics 433 and Physics 381 and 449 or consent of the Department
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
533
|
Advanced Mathematical Methods of Physics
|
|
Hilbert space. Complete orthonormal sets of functions. Sturm-Liouville theory. Green functions. Integral equations.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 443 or Chemistry 373 and Physics 455.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
543
|
Quantum Mechanics II
|
|
Theory of angular momentum and applications, perturbation theory and applications. Identical particles. Introduction to relativistic wave equations.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 443 or Chemistry 373.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
561
|
Stable and Radioactive Isotope Studies, Fundamentals
|
|
A multidisciplinary course. Topics include nucleosynthesis, radioactive decay, isotope exchange phenomena, kinetic isotope effects, tracer techniques, molecular spectra and instrumentation.
Course Hours:
H(2-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
571
|
Laser Physics
|
|
Theoretical aspects of lasing and lasers. Principles of operation of solid-state, liquid, and gas lasers. Applications of laser systems to research, medical, and industrial projects.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 443 and 455.
Notes:
Physics 449 is suggested but not required.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
573
|
Atmospheric and Environmental Physics
|
|
Quasi-static uniform atmosphere. Atmospheric optics. Scattering in the atmosphere. Atmospheric visibility and aerosols. Cloud physics. Atmospheric electricity. Radiative transfer. Atmospheric circulation. Hydrological cycling. Stable isotopic techniques. Pollutants. Energy transfer. Turbulence. Sky shortwave and visible radiation distribution. Near infrared sky radiation, cloud detection and estimation.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Physics 449 or Chemistry 371 or consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Physics 573 and Applied Physics 573 will not be allowed.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
|
Geometrical Optics: lenses, mirrors, and other basic optical components. Matrix Methods. Physical Optics: Interference, Diffraction, and Polarization. Fourier Optics. Modern Optics: Lasers and Fibre Optics.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 325 and 457 and Applied Mathematics 433.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit will not be allowed for both Physics 575 and 471.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
581
|
Computational Physics III
|
|
Solution of problems associated with the analysis of physical systems, using digital computers, high level programming languages, and mathematical computation systems (e.g., Maple, Macsyma).
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 443 or Chemistry 373 and Physics 381 and 455.
Notes:
A knowledge of a high level programming language (C, C++, Fortran or Pascal) is highly recommended.
Also known as:
(formerly Physics 535)
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
597
|
Senior Physics Laboratory
|
|
Selected advanced experiments. Where possible, students may choose those experiments most suited to their interests. Development of technical and computer-based skills, technical writing and presentation skills.
Course Hours:
H(1-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 497 and 325.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
598
|
Research in Physics
|
|
Research project in Physics.
Course Hours:
F(0-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 443 and 449 and 455 and consent of the Department.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
599
|
Independent Study
|
|
Each student will be assigned a project in consultation with a tutor. A written report and oral presentation are required.
Course Hours:
H(0-9)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Notes:
This course may be repeated once for credit.
|
| back to top | |
|
Graduate Courses
Only where appropriate to a student's program may graduate credit be received for courses numbered 500-599.
|
|
Physics
603
|
Experimental Methods of Physics
|
|
Instrumentation for physical experiments. General philosophy of experimentation; signal processes; signal processing methods; instrument design and control; data acquisition and storage; specific detection methods.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
605
|
Advanced Data Analysis
|
|
Methods of extraction of significant information from experimental data degraded by noise. Parametric and non-parametric statistical methods; curve fitting; spectral analysis; filtering, sampling, convolution and deconvolution techniques.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
609
|
Advanced Classical Mechanics
|
|
Variational principles, Lagrange's equations, Noether's theorem. Hamilton's equations and canonical transformations. Hamilton-Jacobi theory, action-angle variables. Perturbation theory.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 343 or equivalent.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
611
|
Statistical Physics
|
|
Classical and quantum ensemble theory applied to interacting systems: real gases, spin lattices, phase transitions. Kinetic theory: Boltzmann equation, transport processes, irreversible processes and fluctuations.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 449 or equivalent.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
613
|
Electrodynamics
|
|
Interaction between charged particles and the electromagnetic field in relativistic formulation. Scattering and energy losses of charged particles. Radiation by charged particles.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 457 and 501 or equivalents.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
615
|
Advanced Quantum Mechanics I
|
|
Basic formalism of the theory and its interpretation, symmetry generators. Scattering theory. Bound states. Charged particles in electric and magnetic fields. Approximation methods.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 543 or equivalent.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
617
|
Advanced Quantum Mechanics II
|
|
Second quantized description of N-particle systems. Quantum theory of the electromagnetic field, coherent states. Relativistic quantum mechanics.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 543 or equivalent.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
619
|
Statistical Physics II
|
|
Topics Theories of equilibrium and nonequilibrium critical phenomena and methods to study fluctuating systems selected from the following list of topics: Percolation, scaling theory, phase transitions, Landau-Ginzburg theory, lattice models, Monte Carlo methods, renormalization group, self-organized criticality, theory of random graphs; Brownian motion, random walks and diffusion, Fokker-Planck-Equation, Markov processes, stochastic differential equations, first passage times.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 611.
Notes:
It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 481 or its equivalent.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
621
|
Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern Formation
|
|
Topics: Introduction to pattern formation and self-organization in nature: Reaction-diffusion systems, hydrodynamical systems, bistable media, excitable and oscillatory media, stability analysis, bifurcations, pattern selection, amplitude equations and normal forms, fronts, traveling waves, topological defects, spiral waves, spatiotemporal chaos, defect-mediated turbulence, spatiotemporal point processes
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 451, 481 and 521 or equivalents.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
|
An introduction to Einstein's theory of gravitation. Applications to the solar system, black holes, and cosmology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 501 or equivalent.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
663
|
Applications of Stable Isotopes
|
|
Application of stable isotope techniques with special focus on Hydrogeology, Geology and Environmental Sciences. The use of isotopes to understand the water, carbon, nitrogen and sulphur cycles is demonstrated. Topics include hydrology, paleoclimates, geothermometry, fossil fuels exploration and recovery, pollutant tracing, food webs, forensic investigations, among others.
Course Hours:
H(2-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Also known as:
(Geology 663)
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
671
|
Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy
|
|
Atomic structure and spectra. Rotational, vibrational and electronic spectra of diatomic molecules, including microwave, infrared, Raman and visible/ultraviolet spectroscopic techniques. Hund's coupling cases. Polyatomic molecular spectroscopy. Examples from astronomy and upper atmosphere/space physics.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
673
|
Quantum and Nonlinear Optics
|
|
Fundamentals of quantum and nonlinear optics including atom-photon interactions, coherence, electromagnetically induced transparency, open systems and decoherence, and applications to quantum information technology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
675
|
Special Topics in Laser and Optical Sciences
|
|
Lectures by Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, Engineering, and/or Medicine staff on current research topics in laser science and modern optical techniques.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
677
|
Implementations of Quantum Information
|
|
Proposals and realizations of quantum information tasks including quantum computation, quantum communication, and quantum cryptography in optical, atomic, molecular, and solid state systems.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
691
|
Scientific Communication Skills
|
|
|
Required, multi-component, program of courses for all graduate students in the Department of Physics and Astronomy designed to assist students in improving their scientific oral and written communication skills. Each student must complete a minimum of three terms of Physics 691 during each graduate course, although the normal load is four terms, and additional terms may be required of students on an as-need basis. The components of Physics 691 are:
691.11. Effective Scientific Speaking for MSc Students
691.12. Graduate Seminar for MSc Students I
691.13. Effective Scientific Writing for MSc Students
691.14. Graduate Seminar for MSc Students II
691.16. Graduate Seminar for MSc Students III
691.18. Graduate Seminar for MSc Students IV
691.21. Effective Scientific Speaking for PhD Students
691.22. Graduate Seminar for PhD Students I
691.23. Effective Scientific Writing for PhD Students
691.24. Graduate Seminar for PhD Students II
691.26. Graduate Seminar for PhD Students III
691.28. Graduate Seminar for PhD Students IV
Effective Scientific Speaking courses provide instruction on preparing and presenting quality scientific oral presentations, including discussions of the aspects of quality presentations and exercises aimed at improving student speaking skills, and will be taken by graduate students in their first fall terms in program. Effective Scientific Writing courses provide students with instruction on preparing quality scientific papers, as well as exercises aimed at improving students' writing skills, and will be taken during students' second fall term in program. The Graduate Seminar courses will be run each winter, and provide all students enrolled in each course the opportunity to present one or two scientific talks, as well as to provide peer feedback to other students in the course. At the end of each Graduate Seminar term, the course instructor(s) will identify those students who have reached an acceptable level of scientific speaking competency and exempt these students from any further Physics 691 Graduate Seminar courses for their current degrees.
Course Hours:
Q(2S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
697
|
Topics in Contemporary Physics
|
|
Topics will be from the research areas of staff members.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
699
|
Project in Physics
|
|
Each student will select a project in consultation with a staff member. The project may be experimental or theoretical in nature. A written report and an oral presentation are required.
Course Hours:
H(0-9)
|
| back to top | |
|
|
Physics
701
|
Independent Study
|
|
Each student will select a topic of study in consultation with a staff member. The topic will be in the research area of the staff member. This course may not be used to meet the regular course requirements in the MSc and PhD programs.
Course Hours:
H(0-9)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
|
| back to top | |
|
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION