Timetable

Section	Day	Time	Exam Date	Delivery
2024 Fall 2025 Winter
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.
C91	T	7:00pm - 9:45pm		RMTE
C92	W	7:00pm - 9:45pm		RMTE
C93	R	7:00pm - 9:45pm		RMTE
C94	T	7:00pm - 9:45pm		RMTE
C95	W	7:00pm - 9:45pm		RMTE
C96	R	7:00pm - 9:45pm		RMTE
C97		-	22-APR-25	ONLNE
C97		-	22-APR-25	ONLNE
ASTR 119 - Astrobiology
Where could aliens live, and what might they look like? This course is an examination of the prospects for extraterrestrial life. Topics include the origin and evolution of life on Earth, the habitability of Mars and Jovian moons, the nature and habitability of exoplanets, SETI, and the Fermi paradox. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of 12 credit hours.*
C01	TR	2:30pm - 3:45pm	15-APR-25

Section	Day	Time	Exam Date	Delivery
2024 Fall 2025 Winter
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		-
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		-
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		-
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		-
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	24-APR-25
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	MW	5:30pm - 6:45pm	21-APR-25
112	M	2:30pm - 5:15pm
114	M	2:30pm - 5:15pm
132	W	2:30pm - 5:15pm
141	R	08:30am - 11:15am
143	R	08:30am - 11:15am
S90		-	24-APR-25	ONLNE
S91		-		ONLNE
S92		-	24-APR-25	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	11:30am - 12:45pm	22-APR-25
151	F	08:30am - 11:15am
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	7:00pm - 8:15pm	21-APR-25
121	T	08:30am - 11:15am
122	T	2:30pm - 5:15pm
131	W	08:30am - 11:15am
142	R	2:30pm - 5:15pm
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	4:00pm - 5:15pm	24-APR-25
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	1:00pm - 2:15pm	17-APR-25
PHYS 219 - Introductory Radiation Science and Biophysics
Radioactivity exists naturally in the soil, water, and air in variety of forms. Beneficial uses of manmade radiation include energy production, medical diagnoses and treatments, transportation safety, precision industrial measurements. This course covers the principles of radiation science and explores safe uses of radiation for betterment of our lives. *Prerequisite: PHYS 109 or PHYS 111*
001	TR	10:00am - 11:15am	17-APR-25
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	2:30pm - 3:45pm	15-APR-25
151	M	2:30pm - 5:15pm
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	10:00am - 11:15am	17-APR-25
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	17-APR-25
PHYS 352 - Mathematical Physics II
Tensor calculus, group theory, integral transforms, and Green's functions. *Prerequisite: MATH 312 and PHYS 251*
001	TR	1:00pm - 2:15pm	17-APR-25
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
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
212	TR	2:30pm - 4:50pm
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	10:00am - 11:15am	17-APR-25
PHYS 442 - Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics
Classification of particles, particle detectors and accelerators, invariance and conservation laws, hadron-hadron interactions, weak interactions, quark model and group theory, and introduction to QCD. * Prerequisite: PHYS 401 *
001	TR	1:00pm - 2:15pm	17-APR-25
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	TR	11:30am - 12:45pm
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: Enrolment is restricted to graduate students in Physics, except with permission of the department head.* *Prior exposure to Maxwell's equations, dielectric and magnetic properties of matter, multipoles, and concepts in physical optics and elctromagnetic radiation is expected.
001	TR	10:00am - 11:15am	17-APR-25
PHYS 839 - The Structure of the Proton II
The Structure of the Proton for Ph.D. students in Subatomic Physics. Topics include: Parton densities at small x, Hadronic form factors in perturbative QCD, QCD factorization, Generalized Parton Distributions, Nucleon Spin Structure, Nuclear EMC Effect. *Prerequisite: PHYS 838.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of PHYS 890AF and PHYS 839.
001		-
PHYS 885 - Approved Summer School
This course is available to full-time Physics Graduate students in good standing. Students will participate in a summer school offered by an approved institute. The school and credit award must be approved by a committee consisting of Department Head, Physics Graduate Coordinator, and the student supervisor. *Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Head.* Note: This class can be taken more than once in a program, for a maximum total of 3 credit hours, provided the institute and course content are different each time.
001		-
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 - 5:00pm		HYFLX
PHYS 901 - Research
Thesis research.
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