90 courses in the 1975–76 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Faculty listed in 1975–76
Professor, Chairman of the Department J.W. Leech, B.Sc., Ph.D.(London), F Inst.P.
Professor, Associate Dean Graduate Affairs, Facutly of Science F.W. Boswell, B.A.,~M.A., Ph.D (Toronto)
‘ Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Science W.B. Pearson,’ D.F.C., M.A., D.Se(Oxon), F.R.S.C., PCLC.
Faculty Computer Resource Person D.L. Roberts, A.B.(Bowdoin College), Ph.D.(Case)
Senior Demonstrators
Faculty listed in 1975–76
AB. Haner, B.Sc., M.Sc.(Waterloo) DS. MeVicar, B.Sce.Waterloo)
LJ. Young, B.Sc.(Waterloo)
Faculty members holding cross appointments as shown
2 Chemistry and Physics
? Physics and Biology
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Note 1 Details of the undergraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Science are to be found in Chapter 15.
Note 2
All courses described are one-term courses unless otherwise designated. Such one-term courses are marked * and are 0.50 course credit. unless otherwise specified.
Note 3 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
11* Mechanics
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.
Mechanics: the conservation laws 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
AL1L* General Physics Laboratory 1
For students taking Physics 111*.
3 hours laboratory on alternate weeks, 0.25 course credit, 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
3 hours laboratory on alternate weeks, 0.25 course credit, Winter term
Note
The one-year sequence Physics 111*-112* is primarily intended for students who plan to proceed in Biology, Biology and Chemistry, or Earth Sciences. Physics 11IL*-112L* is recommended for students who plan to proceed in the Optometry programme and for those students who want some practical laboratary 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 kinematics.
Prerequisite: Grade 13 Mathematics — Functions and Relations, Calculus. Grade 13 Physics recommended 3 lectures, and a tutorial period on alternate weeks, Fall term
Science students must take 1212." with this course
This course is a continuation of Physics 121*. Rotational dynamics, vibrations, waves, gravitation, heat and thermodynamics, properties of materials. Prerequisite: Physics 121.
3 lectures, and a tutorial period on alternate weeks, Winter and Spring terms. Science students must take 122L* with this course
_ Introduction to Newtonian mechanics including gravitation, collisions and conservation laws, conservative forces and motion under central forces. Prerequisites: At least 75% average in Grade 13 Physics, Mathematics — Functions and Relations, and Calculus 3 lectures, and a tutorial period on alternate weeks, Fall term
' Science students must take 162L* with this course
This course is a continuation of Physics 162*. Rotational dynamics, vibrations of physical systems, resonance, coupled oscillators and normal modes, waves and interference.
Prerequisite: Physics 162*
Science students must take 163L* with this course. Cooperative students wishing to take this sequence must have their 1B term in the Winter
3 lectures, and a tutorial period on alternate weeks, Winter term
3 hours laboratory on alternate weeks, 0.25 course credit, Winter term
Note
The one-year sequence Physics 162*-163* is an enriched version of the Physics 121*-122* sequence intended for students registered in the Year 1 Science programme or the Year I Mathematics programme.
Reflection and refraction at plane and curved surfaces, thin and thick lenses, optical instruments. Reading assignments on various topics in modern optics. Prerequisites: A course in first year physics and in calculus or consent of instructor
2 lectures, Fall term
Physics Majors must take Physics 226L* with this course
The wave nature of light, interference, diffraction, slits and gratings, resolution, polarization, photometry. Reading assignments on lasers and the uses and properties of laser light.
Prerequisite: Physics 226*.
. 2 lectures, Winter term
Physics Majors must take Physics 227L* with this course
Background to quantum physics: special relativity, Bohr atom, wave-particle properties, uncertainty and wave packets. Introduction to quantum mechanics: equation for travelling wave, Schrédinger equation, solutions with potentials, correspondence principle.
brief description of transitions and radiation processes.
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
An introduction to the astronomy and astrophysics of the solar system for students with a background in elementary (University) physics and Mathematics. Astronomical coodinate systems, gravitational astronomy, astronomical measurements and instruments, physical nature of the planets, satellites, etc. which comprise the solar system.
Prerequisites: First year courses in physics and mathematics, or consent of instructor
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
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, 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, I 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
3 hours, alternate weeks, 0.25 course credit, offered in Winter and Spring terms
‘255* Quantum Physics
Background to quantum physics: special relativity, Bohr atom, wave-particle properties, uncertainty and wave packets. Introduction 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
Reflection and refraction at plane and curved surfaces using the matrix method, thin and thick lenses, optical instruments. The wave naure 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
An introduction to solid state physics from a structural point of 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
Some mathematical techniques used in solving problems in the 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 Fall, Winter and Spring terms
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
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 Fail 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 evennumbered years to third and fourth year students
Note
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 pulse techniques, FM and TV circuits. Prerequisite: Physics 352*
The Schrédinger equation applied to simple oneand three-dimension potentials. Hydrogen atoms, angular momentum and spin, molecular vibrations and rotations, many electron atoms, radiation processes.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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* Enrolment may be limited. Two terms, Fall and Winter, 1.00 course credits
Origins and necessity for quantum mechanics and its concepts and formulation. The Hamiltonian operator and Schrédinger’s equation, the harmonic oscillator (Schrédinger’s treatment). The uncertainty principle. Momentum representation. One dimensional potential problems. Angular momentum. The hydrogen atom. Prerequisite: Physics 354*
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 I tutorial hour, Winter term
Note Physics 434B* is strongly recommended for students intending to do graduate work.
Introductory concepts in crystal diffraction and the reciprocal lattice. Crystal bonding, lattice vibrations, thermal properties of insulators, free-electron theory ' of metals, band theory, semiconductors. Prerequisite: Physics 255* or equivalent
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.
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*
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
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.
The electromagnetic nature of light polarization and coherence. Applications of temporal and spatial coherence. Quantum optics and photoelectric detection. Spontaneous and stimulated emission, lasers, laser beam propagation, holography.
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, atmosphere 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.
The structure of stellar interiors, nuclear reaction and energy sources in the stars of the main sequence, early evolution of stars from the main sequence. Lifetimes of the stars.
Prerequisites: none, however, familiarity with the contents of Physics 250*-251* will be assumed
3 lectures, offered in the Winter and Spring terms of odd-numbered years to third and fourth year students
A variety of topics in the operation of systems. Transistors, modern circuit techniques, noise, stability under feedback, information theory, and possible student motivated topics. Includes laboratory demonstrations.
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
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