90 courses in the 1976–77 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 1976–77
Professor, Chairman of the Department J. W. Leech, B.Sc., Ph.D. (London), F.dnst.P.
Professor, Associate Dean Graduate Affairs, Faculty of Science N. R. Isenor, B.Sc. (Acadia), M.Sc., Ph.D. (McMaster)
Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Science W. B. Pearson,' D.F.C., M.A., D.Sc. (Oxon), F.R.S.C., F.C.
Professors
Faculty listed in 1976–77
R. A, Aziz, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
G. A. Bakos, M.A. (Bratislava), M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
F. W. Boswell, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
D. E. Brodie, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (McMaster)
J. A. Cowan, B.Sc. (Manitoba), M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
I. R. Dagg, B.Sc. (Manitoba), M.S. (Penn State), Ph.D. (Toronto)
J. Grindlay, B.Sc. (Glasgow), D.Phil. (Oxon)
J. D. Leslie, B.A.Sc., (Toronto), M.S., Ph.D. (Illinois)
J. L. Ord, B.A.Sc. (Toronto), M.S., Ph.D. (Hlinois)
R. K. Pathria, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Panjab), Ph.D. (Delhi)
M. M. Pintar, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ljubliana)
G. E. Reesor, B.A., M.A. (McMaster), Ph.D. (Toronto)
G. Scoles,! B.Sc., Ph.D. (Genova)
R. A. Snyder, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Western)
S. F. Wang, D.Sc. (Nagoya)
Adjunct Professors
J. A. Barker, D.Sc. (Melbourne), F.A.A.S.
Faculty listed in 1976–77
P. A. Egelstaff, B.Sc., Ph.D. (London)
D. J. Henderson, B.A.(U.B.C.), Ph.D. (Utah), F.Inst.P.
H. E. Petch, B.Sc. (McMaster), M.Sc., Ph.D. (U.B.C.), F.R.S.C., D.Sc. (McMaster)
J. D. Poll, Cand. Doc Leiden, Ph.D. (Toronto)
Faculty listed in 1976–77
Research Associate L. A. A. Read, B.A., M.Sc.(McMaster), Ph.D.(Waterloo)
P. C. Eastman, B.Sc., M.Sc. (McMaster), Ph.D. (U.B.C.)
H. K. Ellenton, B.Sc. (Western), M.A. (Toronto)
M. P. FitzGerald, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Case)
D. Hemming, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Bristol)
J. Kruuv,? B.A.Sc., M.Sc. (Waterloo), Ph.D. (Western)
C. C. Lim, B.A. (DePauw), M.A. (Nebraska); Ph.D. (Toronto)
Course Descriptions
Physics
Faculty listed in 1976–77
R. A. Moore, B.Sc., M.Sc. (McMaster), Ph.D. (Alberta) H. M. Morrison, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Edinburgh)
A. D. S. Nagi, B.A., B.Sc., (Panjab), Ph.D. (Dethi)
H. J. T. Smith, B.Sc., Ph.D. (London)
B. H. Torrie, B.A.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (McMaster)
K. A. Woolner, B.Sc. (London)
Assistant Professors
Faculty listed in 1976–77
J. K. Brandon, B.Sc., Ph.D. (McMaster), M.A. (Cantab.) H.E. Frey, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Penn. State)
D. R. Rayburn, B.Sc. (Calgary), Ph.D. (Queen's)
J. Vanderkooy, B.Eng., Ph.D. (McMaster)
Faculty Computer Resource Person D. L. Roberts, A.B. (Bowdoin College), Ph.D. (Case)
Senior Demonstrators
Faculty listed in 1976–77
A. B. Haner, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Waterloo) D. S. MeVicar, B.Sc. (Waterloo)
L. J. Young, B.Sc. (Waterloo)
Facuity members holding cross appointments as shown 1 Chemistry and Physics 2 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 13.
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. ‘
This course covers the topics in Ontario Year 3 to 5 essential for first year university physics. The course includes Mechanics, Gravitation, Vibrations and Waves, Heat, Electricity, Light and Optics.
Successful completion of this course fulfills the University admission requirements where high school Physics is necessary. 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 in Year | Engineering. 3 lect., 2h. tut., Fall ferm
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.
3h. lab. on alternate weeks, 0.25 course credit, Winter term.
Note
The one-year sequence Phys. 111*-112* is primarily intended for students who plan to proceed in Biology, Biol. and Chem., or Earth Sc. Phys. 111L*-112L* is recommended for students who plan to proceed in the Optom, programme and for those students who want some practical 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.
Prereq: Ont. Yr. 5 Math. — Functions and Relations, Calculus, Ont. Yr. 5 Physics recommended. 3 lect., and tut. on alternate weeks, Fall term. Science students must take 121L* with this course
Introduction to Newtonian mechanics including gravitation, collisions and conservation laws, conservative forces and motion under central forces.
Prereq: At least 75% average in Ont. Yr. 5 Phys., Math. ~ Functions and Relations, and Calculus. 3 lect., and 1 tut. on alternate weeks, Fall term. Sci. 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.
Prereq: Phys. 162*. Sci. students must take 163L* with this course. Cooperative students wishing to take this sequence must have their 1B terminthe Winter. 3 lect., and 1 tut.on alternate weeks, Winter term
3h. lab. on alternate weeks, 0.25 course credit, Winter term
Note
The one-year sequence Phys. 162*-163* is an enriched version of Phys. 121*-122* sequence intended for Students inthe Yr. 1 Sci. programme or the Yr. 1 Math. programme.
Coulomb’s law, electric field, Gauss’s law, potential, capacitance, properties of dielectrics, current, resistence, electromotive force, D.C. circuits and instruments. Prereq: Firstyear phys. and calculus. 2 lect., 1h. tut., Fall term. Not for Hons. Phys. Students. Phys. Majors must take 222L* with this course
Reflection and refraction at plane and curved surfaces, thin and thick lenses, optical instruments. Reading assignments on various topics in modern optics.
Prereq: First year phys. and calculus. 2 lect., Fall term. Not for Hons. Phys. Students. Phys. Majors must take Phys 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.
Prereq: Phys. 226*. 2 lect., Winter term. Not for Hons. Phys. Students. Phys. Majors must take Phys. 227L* with this course
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. Prereq: First yr. phys. and calculus. Corequisite: Phys.
An introduction to the astronomy and astrophysics of the solar system for students with a background in elementary (University) physics and Mathematics.
Prereq. First yr. phys. and math. 3 lect., 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.
Prereq: First yr. phys. and math. 3 lect., 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.
Phys. Majors must take Phys. 252L* with this course. Prereq: Firstyr. phys. and calculus. 2 lect., 1h. problems, Fall term. Recommended for students in Hons. 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.
Phys. Majors must take Phys. 253L* with this course. Prereq: Phys. 252*, Math. 31*. 2 lect., | h. problems, Winter and Spring terms. Recommended for students in Hons. programmes. This course, with Phys. 252*, forms a basis for the understanding of most of today’s electronic and electrical technology
3h., alternate weeks, 0.25 course credit, 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. Prereq: First yr. phys. and calculus. 3 lect., Winter and Spring terms. Recommended for students in Hons. programmes
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
Prereq: First yr. phys. and calculus. 3 lect., Fall term, Phys. Majors must take Phys. 256L* with this course. Recommended for students in Hons. programmes
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.
Prereq: First year phys. and calculus. Corequisite: Phys. 259L*. 3 lect., Winter and Spring terms
Some mathematical techniques used 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.
Prereq: First yr. phys. and calculus. 3 lect., Fall, Winter and Spring terms
Optics and miscroscopy: interference, phase contrast, polarizing, dark field and ultraviolet miscroscopes; polarimetry, spectra, spectroscopic techniques, luminescence.
Prereq: First year phys. and calculus, 2 lect., Fall term
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.
Prereq: none, however, familiarity with the contents of Phys. 250*-251* will be assumed. 3 lect., Fall term of odd-numbered yr. for 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.
Prereq: none, however, familiarity with the contents of Phys. 250*-251* will be assumed. 3 lect., Winter and Spring of even-numbered yr. for third and fourth year students
Note
Phys. 450*, Phys. 451*, are also open to third and fourth year students. Phys. 350* alternates with Phys. 450* and Phys, 351* alternates with Phys. 451*.
- Basic A.C. circuit theory. A survey of tubes, transistors and solid state devices, equivalent circuits, power supplies, amplifiers and feedback. Prereq: Phys, 222*-223* and Math. 31*. Corequisite: Phys. 352L*. 3 lect., 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. Prereq: Phys. 352". Corequisite: Phys. 353L*. 2 lect., Winter term
The Schrodinger equation applied to simple one-and three-dimension potentials. Hydrogen atoms, angular momentum and spin, molecular vibrations and rotations, many electron atoms, radiation processes.
Prereq; Phys. 255*. 2 lect., Fall and Spring terms
Thermodynamic systems, equation of state, the laws of thermodynamics with applications. Change of phase. Prereq: Math. 237 and a first yr. phys. course. 3 lect., Fall and Spring terms
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.
Prereq: First yr. Phys., Math. 130, 237 and31*.3 lect., Fall and Spring terms. This course is primarily intended for Hons. Phys. Students.
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*). Prereq: First year Phys. and calculus. 2 lect., 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*).
Energy production, transport and release in cells, structure of large molecules and their replication, genetic code, control of intracellular processes.
Prereq: Firstyr. Chem., Math. 31*, Phys. 252* and 253*. 3 lect., 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.
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. Prereq: Phys. 435*. 3 lect., Winter term
An experimental research project. This course is designed for students in the Honours Physics Programme and in the Cooperative Applied Physics Programme.
Students in the Regular Hons. Phys. Programme must take either Phys. 433 or Phys. 437*. Although students in the Co-operative Applied Phys. (Hons.) Programme are recommended to take one of these courses, enrolment may be limited, 6h. per week, two terms, Fall and Winter, 1.00 course credits.
Origins and necessity for quantum mechanics and its concepts and formulation. The Hamiltonian operator and Schrodinger’s equation, the harmonic oscillator (Schrodinger’s treatment). The uncertainty principle. Momentum representation. One dimensional potential problems. Angular momemtum. The hydrogen atom. Prereq: Phys. 354*. 2 lect. and 1! tut. h., 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 inter-action of atomic systems with radiation. Multiparticle systems, identical particles. Pauli exclusion principle. The helium atom.
Prereq: Phys. 434A*. 2 lect. and 1 tut. h., Winter term
Note Phys. 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.
Selected subjects for advanced study by theoretically inclined students, topics in relativistic, quantum, and statistical physics.
Students in the Regular Hons. Phys. Programme must take either Phys. 437* or Phys. 433, Although students in the Co-operative Applied Phys. (Hons.) Programme are recommended to take one of these courses, enrolment may be limited. 3 h. per week, Winter term
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.
Prereq: Phys, 222*-223* or Phys. 252*-253*, Phys. 364*-365*. 2 lect. and I h. tut. 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.
An introduction with applications in the areas of elasticity and hydrodynamics. (The elecromagnetic 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.
Elements of nuclear structures 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.
Prereq: Phys. 256*, Phys. 354*. 3 lect., Fall term
Radio telescopes. Radio sources including the sun. H II regions, H I regions. The galactic centre, pulsars, quasars, other extra-galactic sources, cosmological implications. Prereq: Phys. 223* or 253* and 250*-251*. 3 lect., Winter term of odd-numbered years to third and fourth years students, beginning Winter term 1977.
Solar system astrophysics, (excluding the sun). The physical nature of planetary (and satellite) surfaces, atmosphere and interiors. Asteroids, meteorites and comets. The interplanetary medium (solar wind), Solar interactions with the interplanetary medium and earth’s magnetosphere.
Prereq: none, however, familiarity with the contents of Phys. 250*-251* will be assumed. 3 lect., Fall term of even-numbered yr. for third and fourth yr. 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.
Prereq: None, however, familiarity with the contents of Phys. 250*-251* will be assumed. 3 lect., Winter and Spring terms of odd-numbered yr. for 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. Prereq: Phys. 352*-353*. 3 lect., Winter term
Theory and applications of integral transforms (Fourier, Laplace), integral equations and Green’s functions Prereq: Phys. 464*. 2 lect. and | tut. h. 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.
Prereq: Phys. 222*-223* and Math. 236. 3 lect., Fall term
Physics of homeostasis, interactions with the environment, circulation of blood, temperature regulation, respiration, transport problems and special organ systems. Prereq: Phys. 222*-223* and Math. 236. 3 lect.