90 courses in the 1974–75 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Faculty listed in 1974–75
Professor and Chairman of J.W. Leech, B.Sc., Ph.D.(London), F.Inst.P. the Department Professor and Associate F.W. Boswell, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.(McMaster) Dean Graduate Affairs, Faculty of Science Professor and Dean of the W.B. Pearson,! D.F.C., M.A., D.Sc(Oxon,. F.R.S.C., F.C.LC.
Faculty of Science
Faculty listed in 1974–75
Professor and Academic H.E. Petch, B.Sc(McMaster),M.Sc., Ph.D(U.B.C.), F.RS.C. Vice-President
Faculty members holding cross appointments as shown 1 Chemistry and Physics 2 Physics and Biology
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Details of the undergraduate programmes offered by the Faculty — of Science are to be found in Chapter 15. All courses described are one-term courses unless otherwise designated. Such one-term courses are marked * and are .50 course credit unless otherwise specified. Prerequisites are given as a guide to the student and may be waived with the consent of the instructor.
A pre-University or Remedial Physics course that covers the topics in Grades 11 to 13 which are considered essential for first year university. physics courses. The course includes Kinematics, Dynamics, Energy, Momentum, Conservation Laws, Circular Motion, Gravitation, Vibrations and Waves, Heat and Temperature, Electricity, Light and Optics. Successful completion of this course fulfills the University admission requirements where high school Physics is necessary. Offered by correspondence only, one term. No University Credit.
Brief review of kinematics and translation. Particle dynamics. work, energy, conservation of energy. Conservation of linear momentum, collisions. Rotational kinematics. Rotational dynamics, conservation of angular momentum. Equilibrium of rigid bodies. : For students ‘registered in the Year 1 Engineering Programme. 3 lectures, 1 hour tutorial, Fall term.
Mechanics: the conservation laws as applied to particles and rigid bodies of simple geometry. Properties of matter: elasticity, viscous flow, diffusion, surface effects, weight. Modern physics (excluding topics covered in first year Chemistry): atomic and nuclear models, radioactivity, the detection and uses of radiation, dating. Heat flow and elementary thermodynamics. 3 lectures, and a tutorial period on alternate weeks, Fall term
Electric fields and potential, D.C. circuits, magnetic fields, A.C. generators and circuits, elementary electronics. The thin lens equations, diffraction, resolution of optical instruments, the eye; camera, telescope and microscope, coherent-light, colour, polarization, birefringence and photometry. 3 lectures, and a tutorial period on alternate weeks, Winter term.
The one year-sequence Physics 101*-102* is primarily intended for students who plan to proceed in Biology, Biology and Chemistry, or Earth Sciences.
An introduction to the physical principles required for the analysis of the mechanics of human movement. A course for Kinesiology students. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory alternate weeks, tutorials to be arranged.
Normally students who have completed Grade 13 Physics should select Physics 104* instead of 103*.
An introduction to the physical principles required for the analysis of mechanics of human movement. A course for Kinesiology students. Prerequisite: Grade 13 Physics. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory alternate weeks, tutorials to be arranged
For the course description see Physics 101*. The lectures are | common to both courses but are supplemented with laboratory sessions in Physics 111*. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory and a tutorial period on alternate weeks, Fall term
For the course description see Physics 102*. The lectures are common to both courses but are supplemented with laboratory sessions in Physics 112*. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory and a tutorial, period on alternate weeks, Winter term.
Physics 111*-112* is recommended for students who plan to proceed in the Optometry programme. Physics 111*-112* is recommended rather than Physics 101*- 102* for those students who want some practical laboratory experience to complement their theoretical studies or to fulfill entrance requirements of certain medical or dental schools.
Introduction to mechanics, including special relativity, motion of particles, conservation of energy and momentum, fluid statics and dynamics, rotational kinetics. Prerequisite: Grade 13 Mathematics — Functions and Relations, Calculus. Grade 13 Physics recommended. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory or 2 hours tutorial, Fall term. Laboratory optional for non-Science students
This course is a continuation of Physics 121*. Rotational dynamics, vibrations, waves, gravitation, heat and thermodynamics, properties of materials. Prerequisite: Physics 121*. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory or 2 hours tutorial, Winter and Spring terms. Laboratory optional for non-Science students.
The one-year sequence Physics 121*-122* is primarily intended for students who plan to proceed in Physics and in Mathematics.
Vectors, rectilinear motion, plane motion, dynamics of particles, work and energy, linear momentum, rotational motion, angular momentum, statics, additional enrichment topics such as special relativity. Prerequisites: At least 75% average in Grade 13 Physics, Mathematics — Functions and Relations, and Calculus. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory or 2 hours tutorial, Fall term. Laboratory optional for non-Science students.
This course is a continuation of Physics 162*. Harmonic motion, gravitation, wave motion, sound waves, temperature, heat, first and second laws of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, additional enrichment topics such as quantum concepts. Prerequisite: Physics 162*. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory or 2 hours tutorial, Winter term. Laboratory optional for non-Science students. Cooperative students wishing to take this sequence must have their 1B term in the Winter..
162*-163* is an enriched version The one-year sequence Physics of the Physics 121*-122* sequence intended for students regis-
_ tered in the Year I Science programme or the Year 1 Mathe-
Coulomb’s law, electric field, Gauss’s law, potential, capacitance, properties of dielectrics, current, resistence, electromotive force, D.C. circuits and instruments. Prerequisites: A course in first year physics and in calculus or consent of instructor. 2 lectures, I hour tutorial, Fall term. Physics Majors must take 222L* with this course.
Magnetic fields, induced electromotive forces, magnetic properties of matter, alternating currents, electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: Physics 222*. 2 lectures, 1 hour tutorial, Winter and Spring terms. Physics Majors must take 223L* with this course.
PHYS 243Electricity and Electrostatics, D.C. circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic
Magnetism induction, A.C. circuits, electrical measurements. Prerequisite: A course in first year physics and in calculus or consent of instructor. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory alternate weeks, offered in Fall and Spring terms if sufficient demand
PHYS 246Physical Optics Nature of light, wave motion, superposition of waves. Interference
of light. Fraunhofer diffraction and resolution limit of optical instruments; the diffraction grating and the analysis of light. Fresnel diffraction. Polarized light. Coherence of light, lasers holography. Fibre Optics.
Prerequisites: A course in first year physics and in calculus or consent of instructor. Corequisite: Physics 246L*
This course is primarily intended for students registered in the Optometry programme
system for students with a background in elementary (University) physics and Mathematics. Astronomical coordinate systems, gravitational astronomy, astronomical measurements and instrumerits, physical nature of the planets, satellites, etc. which comprise the solar system. Prerequisites: First year courses in physics and mathematics, or consent of instructor 3 lectures, Fall term
An. introduction to the astronomy and astrophysics of objects beyond the solar system for students with a background in elementary (University) physics and mathematics. The Sun, a typical star, observational methods and interpretation in stellar astronomy, structure of stars, distribution and motion of stars, structure of the Milky Way galaxy, external galaxies, cosmology. Prerequisites: First year courses in physics and mathematics, or consent of instructor : 3 lectures, offered in Winter and Spring terms
Coulomb’s Law, electric fields, Gauss’ theorem, divergence theorem, potential, capacitance, dielectric theory, resistivity, DC circuits, transient currents, AC circuits, measuring instruments. Physics Majors must take Physics 252L* with this course Prerequisites: A course in first year Physics and in Calculus or consent of instructor 2 lectures, 1 hour problems, Fall term Recommended for students in Honours Programmes This course is a good basis for the understanding of practical circuits and of electrostatic forces in matter
Magnetic Fields, Ampere’s Law, Induced electromotive forces, inductance motors, magnetic properties of materials, magnetic devices, displacement currents, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves. Physics Majors must take Physics 253L* with this course Prerequisites: Physics 252*, Mathematics 31*. 2 lectures, 1 hour problems, offered in Winter and Spring terms Recommended for students registered in Honours programmes This course with Physics 252* forms a basis for the understanding of most of today’s electronic and electrical technology
PHYS 255Quantum Physics Background of quantum physics: special relativity, Bohr atom,
: wave-particle properties, uncertainty and wave packets. Intro-
duction to quantum mechanics: equation for. travelling wave, Schrédinger equation, solutions with potentials, correspondence principle, brief description of transitions and radiation processes. Prerequisites: A course in first year physics and in calculus or consent of instructor 3 lectures, offered in Winter and Spring terms Recommended for students registered in Honours programmes
PHYS 256Optics Reflection and refraction at plane and curved surfaces using the
matrix method, thin and thick lenses, optical instruments. The wave nature of light, interference, diffraction, slits and gratings, resolution. Polarization, optical activity, photometry. Prerequisites: A course in first year physics and in calculus or consent of instructor 3 lectures, offered in Fall term Physics Majors must take Physics 256L* with this course ‘Recommended for students registered in Honours programmes
PHYS 259Crystallography and An introduction to solid state physics from a structural point of
X-Ray Diffraction view. Space lattices, symmetry, crystal structure, crystal geometry and stereographic projections. Electronic structure of atoms and - atomic bonding in solids. Theory of X-ray diffraction, X-ray methods and the reciprocal lattice. Crystal formation, crystal defects and physical properties of crystals. Prerequisites: A course in first year physics and in calculus or consent of instructor Corequisite: Physics 259L* 3 lectures, Winter and Spring terms
PHYS 265Introduction to Physical Some mathematical techniques used in solving problems in the
Mathematics areas of physics familiar to second-year students i.e. mechanics.
thermodynamics and electromagnetism. The use of differential equations, partial derivatives, vectors, polar coordinates and matrices. Elementary statistics for the analysis of experimental data. . Prerequisites: A course in first year physics and in calculus or consent of instructor 3 lectures, offered in Winter and Spring terms
Ultra-centrifugation, spectroscopy, microscopy, use of radioactive tracers. Prerequisites: A course in first year physics and in calculus or consent of instructor 2 lectures, Fall term
Detection and measurement of ionizing radiation, read-out devices, transducers and other techniques. Prerequisite: Physics 301*, or consent of instructor 2 lectures, Winter term
Fundamentals of modern physics, special theory of relativity, quantization of electromagnetic radiation, wave properties of particles, the hydrogen atom. ; Prerequisites: Physics 222*, 223*, 226* and 227*, or consent of instructor 3 lectures, offered in Fall term Recommended for students registered in General programmes
Many electron atoms, atomic and X-ray spectra, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, molecular and solid state physics. Prerequisite: Physics 324* 3 lectures, Winter term Recommended for students registered in General programmes
Atomic and molecular spectra, forbidden and permitted transitions. Emission and absorption of radiation. Planck, Saha and Boltzmann equations. Line broadening effects. Radiation transfer theory. Sources of opacity. The spectra of the sun and stars. ‘ Prerequisites: none, however, familiarity with the contents of Physics 250*-251* will be assumed 3 lectures, offered in the Fall term of odd-numbered years to third and fourth year students.
Physical properties of the stars. Stellar distance determination. Distribution of the stars in space. The solar motion. Galactic. rotation. Stellar dynamics. Characteristics and structure of our galaxy and external systems. Prerequisites: none, however, familiarity with the contents of Physics 250*-251* will be assumed 3 lectures, offered in the Winter and Spring of even-numbered years to third and fourth year students
Physics 450*, Astrophysics 3, and Physics 451*, Astrophysics 4, are also open to third and fourth year students. Physics 350* alternates with Physics 450* and Physics 351* alternates with Physics 451*. ~
Basic A.C. circuit theory. A survey of tubes, transistors and solid state devices, equivalent circuits, power supplies, amplifiers and feedback. Prerequisites: Physics 222*-223* or equivalent and Mathematics 31* Corequisite: Physics 352L*. . 3 lectures, offered in Fall and Spring terms and if sufficient demand in the Winter term
Applications of feedback to oscillators, operational amplifiers, analogue computers and multi-vibrators. Introduction to digital circuits. Prerequisite: Physics 352* Corequisite: Physics 353L* 2 lectures, Winter term
The Schrédinger equation applied to simple one- and threedimensional potentials. Hydrogen atoms, angular momentum and spin, molecular vibrations and rotations, many electron atoms, radiation processes. Prerequisite: Physics 255* 2 lectures, offered in Fall and Spring terms
Thermodynamic systems, equation of state, the laws of thermodynamics with applications. Change of phase. Prerequisites: Mathematics 237 and a first year Physics course. 3 lectures, offered in Fall and Spring terms
Selected experiments in mechanics, atomic physics, solid state physics, optics and electronics. 18 hours of experiments, offered in Fall and Spring terms 0.25 course credit
Foundations of Newtonian mechanics. Dynamics of a particle, harmonic oscillator, central force motion, conservative force, potential energy. Dynamics of a system of particles, conservation laws. Prerequisites: A first year Physics course, Mathematics 130, 237 and 31* 3 lectures, offered in Fall and Spring terms
Statics, translation and fixed-axis rotation of a rigid body. Moving frames of reference, gravitation. Lagrange’s equations. Prerequisite: Physics 362* or Mathematics 234 3 lectures, Winter term
The partial differential equations of mathematical physics. Sturm- Liouville theory. Bessel and Legendre functions. Fourier analysis. Prerequisites: Mathematics 237 and 31* 3 lectures, Winter term
Introductory topics on the physics of the earth. Seismology and the earth’s interior. Thermal history of the earth, gravity and isostasy. Origin of the continents and continental drift. (identical to Earth Sciences 368*). Prerequisite: A course in first year Physics and in calculus or consent of instructor 2 lectures, Fall term
The geology of the ocean basins. Topics in physical oceanography. Physical properties of ocean water, heat budget of the world oceans. Oceanic circulations. Coriolis effects. Some idealized current regimes. (Identical to Earth Sciences 369*). Prerequisite: Physics 368* or consent of instructor 2 lectures, Winter term
Further experiments in atomic, nuclear and solid state physics, optics and electronics. For honours students who are taking Physics 360A*. 18 hours of experiments, offered in Fall and Spring terms 0.25 course credit
Continuation of 371A*. For honours students who are taking Physics 360B*. 18 hours of experiments, offered in Winter term 0.25 course credit
Energy production, transport and release in cells, structure of large molecules and their replication, genetic code, control of intracellular processes. ; Prerequisites: First year Chemistry, Mathematics 31*, Physics 252* and 253* or consent of instructor 3 lectures, Fall term
Structure and behaviour of cell membranes, diffusion problems, selective ion transport, electrical activity and nerve conduction, cilia and flagella, muscle cells, sensory receptor cells, synthesis of cell components and cell division. Prerequisite: Physics 380* 3 lectures, Winter term
Review of Lagrangian formulation, Hamiltonian formulation, variational principles, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, Poisson brackets, application to continuous media, relativistic mechanics, classical theory of fields. Prerequisites: Physics 362*, 363*, 364* and 365* 3 lectures, Fall term
The theories of solid state physics are applied to explain the operation and use of several modern electronic devices, including the p-n junction, transistors, thyristors, tunnel diodes, field effect , devices, optical devices, etc. Prerequisite: Physics 435* 3 lectures, Winter term
An experimental research project. This course is designed for students in the Honours Physics Programme and in the Cooperative Applied Physics Programme. It is strongly recommended that Students in these programmes take either Physics 433 or Physics 437* Two terms, Fall and Winter, 1.00 Enrolment may be limited. course credit
Origins and necessity for quantum mechanics and its concepts and formulation. The Hamiltonian operator and Schréedinger’s equation, the harmonic oscillator (Schréedinger’s treatment). The uncertainty principle. Momentum representation. One dimensional potential problems. Angular momentum. The hydrogen atom. Prerequisite: Physics 354* 2 lectures and I tutorial hour, Fall term
The matrix formulation of quantum mechanics. The harmonic oscillator (Heisenberg’s treatment). The matrices for angular momentum. Time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory. The interaction of atomic systems with radiation. Multiparticle systems, identical particles. Pauli exclusion principle. The helium atom. Prerequisite: Physics 434A* 2 lectures and 1 tutorial hour, Winter term
Crystal structure, crystal diffraction and the reciprocal lattice, crystal binding, phonons, thermal properties of insulators, free electron theory of metals, band theory. Prerequisite: Physics 255* or equivalent 3 lectures, Fall term
Functions of a complex variable. Integral transforms (Fourier, Laplace). Integral equations, Green’s functions. Prerequisites: Physics 364*-365* 2 lectures and 1 tutorial hour for two terms, Fall and Winter The first term of this course, 436A*, may be taken as a 0.50 credit if desired.
Selected subjects for advanced study by theoretically inclined students, topics in relativistic, quantum, and statistical physics It is strongly recommended that students in the Honours Physics Programme or the Co-operative Applied Physics Programme take either Physics 433 or Physics 437* Enrolment may be limited, 3 hours per week, Winter term
A more advanced discussion of seismology and the internal , constitution of the Earth, mechanical properties of the Earth’s interior, figure of the Earth and its gravitational field, temperature and thermal history of the Earth, internal magnetic field of the. Earth and its electrical properties. at depth, the rotation of the Earth and its geophysical effects. 2 lectures for two terms, Fall and Winter
A generalized treatment of the basic laws of electricity and magnetism, mathematical techniques for the problems of electrostatics, solution of Maxwell’s equation in free space and the study of plane waves, theory of waveguides and introduction to radiation. Prerequisites: Physics 222*-223* or Physics 252*-253*, Physics 364*-365* or equivalent 2 lectures and 1 hour tutorial for two terms, Fall and Winter
A survey with emphasis on the physical properties and behaviour of metals and alloys. Elastic and plastic deformations of crystals. Solidification, structure of alloys, free energy of alloy systems, equilibrium diagrams, diffusion, solid state phase transformations. Prerequisite: Physics 435* 3 lectures, Winter term
An introduction, with applications in the areas of elasticity and hydrodynamics. (The electromagnetic field is discussed in Physics 441). Topics covered are the conservation laws, field equations, boundary conditions. Equations of state, invariance, material symmetry. Methods of solution, application to fluid and elastic systems with simple geometries. Prerequisites: Physics 364*-365* or equivalent 3 lectures, Winter term
Elements of nuclear structure and systematics. Alpha emission, beta decay, gamma emission; two-body systems and nuclear forces, nuclear reactions. Neutron physics. Sub-nuclear particles. Prerequisite: Physics 355* 3 lectures, Winter term
Radio telescopes. Radio sources including the sun. H II regions, HI regions. The galactic centre, pulsars, quasars, other extragalactic sources, cosmological implications. Prerequisites: none, however, familiarity with the contents of Physics 250*-251* will be assumed. oc 3 lectures, offered in the Fall term of even-numbered years to third and fourth year students
Solar system astrophysics. The application of the observational and theoretical techniques of physics to the study of the solar system (excluding the sun). The physical nature of planetary (and satellite) surfaces, atmospheres and interiors. Asteroids, meteroids and comets. The interplanetary medium (solar wind). Solar interactions with the interplanetary medium and the earth’s magnetosphere. Prerequisites: none, however, familiarity with the contents of Physics 250*-251* will be assumed 3 lectures, offered in the Fall term of even-numbered years to third and fourth year students.
Fundamentals and advanced concepts of digital logic stressing practical uses of modern integrated circuit technology. Prerequisites: Physics 352*-353* 2 lectures, a total of 18 hours of experiments, Fall term
A variety of topics in the operation of systems. Transistor, modern circuit techniques, noise, stability under feedback, information theory, and possible student motivated topics. Includes laboratory demonstrations. Prerequisites: Physics 352*-353* 3 lectures, Winter term
The effect of radiation of various kinds on cells and tissues, exposure calculations, mechanism of damage, repair theories, genetic effects, target theory, isotopic tracers in biophysical research. Prerequisites: Physics 222*-223* and Mathematics 236 or equivalent, or consent of instructor 3 lectures, Fall term
Physics of homeostasis, interactions with the environment, circulation of blood, temperature regulation, respiration, transport problems and special organ systems. Prerequisites: Physics 222*-223* and Mathematics 236 or equivalent, or consent of instructor . 3 lectures, Winter term
Neurons; nerve conduction; sensory transducers; coding, processing and storage of information; control of muscles and other effector organs. Prerequisites: Physics 252* and Mathematics 31*, or equivalent or consent of instructor 3 lectures, Fall term Recommended for third or fourth year students in Mathematics, Engineering or Science
Associate Professor ana Chairman of the Department
The Department of Political Science offers a series of undergraduate programmes designed to meet the needs of students with varying interests. Requirements for each programme are restricted to the completion of a specified number of courses in different fields of the discipline before graduation. For these purposes Political Science courses above the 100 level are numbered according to the field within which they fall. The key to this scheme is the second digit of the course number as follows.
_ 2—theory and methodology
3 - public administration, public law, and public policy
4 —local and regional politics
5.~ comparative politics (more than one country)
6 — comparative politics (specific countries)
7 — the political process
8 — international politics
with the number 9 reserved for special courses which are not regarded as dealing with a particular field of the discipline.
Students choosing a three-year General programme in Political Science (see the University’s requirements for the General Programme in Chapter 8) will normally complete, before graduation, the equivalent of five full courses in Political Science beyond the 100 level, of which three must be from three different fields of the discipline as defined above.
Students choosing an Honours programme in Political Science (see Chapter 8) must complete, before graduation, the equivalent of nine full courses in Political Science beyond the 100 level, of which four must be from four different fields of the discipline as defined above. Honours students may elect to pursue a series of connected courses as a minor programme in a related discipline such as Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy, or Sociology in consultation with the departments involved.