89 courses in the 1980–81 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Department of Physics
Professor, Chairman of the Department N. R. lsenor, BSc (Acadia), MSc, PhD (McMaster)
Associate Professor, Associate Chairman of the Department J. K. Brandon, BSc, PhD (McMaster), MA (Cantab)
Professor, Associate Dean Graduate Affairs, Faculty of Science R. A. Aziz, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto)
Professors .
A. Anderson, MA, DPhil (Oxon)
G. A. Bakos, MA (Bratislava), MA, PhD (Toronto)
F. W. Boswell, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto)
D. E. Brodie, BSc, MSc, PhD (McMaster)
J. A. Cowan, BSc (Manitoba), MA, PhD (Toronto)
R. Dagg, BSc (Manitoba), MS (Penn State), PhD (Toronto)
J. Grindlay, BSc (Glasgow), DPhil (Oxon)
J. Kruuv’, BASc (Waterloo), PhD (W.Ont.)
J. W. Leech, BS, PhD (London), FinstP
J. D. Leslie, BASc (Toronto), MS, PhD ({Hinois)
A.D. S. Nagi, BA, BSc, MSc (Panjab), PhD (Dethi)
J. L. Ord, BASc (Toronto), MS, PAD (Ilinois)
R. K. Pathria, BSc, MSc (Punjab), PhD (Delhi) Recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award
W. B. Pearson2, DFC, MA, DSc (Oxon), FRSC, FCIC
M. M. Pintar’, BSc, MSc, PhD (Ljubliana)
G. Scoles2, BSc, PhD (Genova)
R. A. Snyder, BSc, PhD (W.Ont.)
D.M. R. Taptin*, BSe (Aston), DPhil (Oxford), DSc, PEng, CEng, FIM
S. F. Wang, DSc (Nagoya)
Associate Professors
J. M. Corbett, BASc (Toronto), MSc, PhD (Waterloo)
A. E. Dixon, BSc (Mt. Allison), MSc (Dalhousie), PhD (McMaster)
P. C. Eastman, BSc, MSc (McMaster), PhD (Br.Col.)
H. K. Ellenton, BSc (W.Ont.), MA (Toronto)
M. P. FitzGerald, BSc, MSC (Toronto), PhD (Case)
D. Hemming, BSc, PhD (Bristol)
C. C. Lim, BA (DePauw), MA (Nebraska), PhD (Toronto)
R. S. Moore, BSc, MSC (McMaster), PhD (Alberta)
H. M. Morrison, BSc, PhD (Edinburgh)
H. J. T. Smith, BSc, PhD (London)
B. H. Torrie, BASc (Toronto), PhD (McMaster)
J. Vanderkooy, BEng, PhD (McMaster)
K. A. Woolner, BSc (London)
Assistant Professors J. R. Lepock', BS, MS (W. Virginia), PhD (Penn State) D. R. Rayburn, BSc (Calgary), PhD (Queen's)
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Senior Demonstrators A. B. Haner, BSc, MSc (Waterloo) D. S. McVicar, BSe (Waterloo)
Research Assistant Professor G. L. H. Harris, BA (Mount Holyoke), MA (Wesleyan), PhD (Toronto) (part-time)
Adjunct Faculty W. E. Harris’, BSc (Alberta), MSc, PhD (Toronto) M. L. Klein’, BSc, PAD (Bristol) J. Lit®, BSc, DipEd (Hong Kong), DSc (Laval) L. A. A. Read§, BA, MSc (McMaster), PhD (Waterloo) M. C. Richardson’, BSc, ARCS (Imp. Coll), PhD (Landon) P. G. Sutherland’, BSc (McGill), MS, PhD (illinois)
Faculty members holding cross or adjunct appointments as shown
Department of Biology
2Department of Chemistry
3Department of Applied Math
4Department of Mechanical Engineering 5National Research Council
6Wilfrid Laurier University
7McMaster University
Course Descriptions
Note 1 Details of the undergraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Science are to be found in Chapter 14.
Note 2 Prerequisites are given as a guide to the student and may be waived with the consent of the instructor.
Physics
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.
No University Credit.
This seminar brings together Honours Physics (including Co-op students) in Years 2,3 and 4, to receive information concerning the activities of the Physics Department and to hear invited speakers.
Course Descriptions Physics
Brief review of kinematics. Particle dynamics, work, energy, conservation of energy. Conservation of linear momentum, collisions. Rotational kinematics and dynamics, conservation of angular momentum. Equilibrium of rigid bodies. Oscillation and waves. For students in Year 1 Engineering.
An introduction to the physical principles required for the analysis of the mechanics of human movement. A course for Kinesiology students. Lab alternate weeks, optional tut.
Note Normally students who have completed Ontario Year 5 Phys should select Phys 104 instead of 103.
An introduction to the physical principles required for the analysis of the mechanics of human movement. A course for Kinesiology students. Prereq: Ontario Year 5 Phys Lab alternate weeks, optional! tut.
Basic electricity, magnetism and electronics. An introduction to the physical principles required for an understanding of the electrical instruments used in Kinesiology. A course for Kinesiology students. Prereg: Phys 103 or 104. Lab alternate weeks, optional tut.
3C,3L,2T 0.5
An introduction to physics for students intending to concentrate their further studies in biology, medicine or dentistry; includes particle kinematics and dynamics, energy and momentum conservation, gravitation, rotational mechanics, fluid mechanics, elasticity and oscillations.
Phys 1171L F 3L 0.25 Physics For The Life Sciences 1 Laboratory For students taking Phys 111. Lab a/ternate weeks.
A continuation of Phys 111; includes wave motion, normal modes of vibration, sound, hearing, temperature, heat, kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamics, electrostatic force and potential, electric current and power, DC circuits, magnetic fields and induction.
For students taking Phys 112. Lab alternative weeks.
An introductory course in physics for students intending to concentrate their future studies in the physical sciences, optometry or mathematics; includes particle kinematics and dynamics, forces in nature, work and energy, Conservation of energy and linear momentum..
Prereq: Ontario Year 5 Math-Functions and Relations, and Calculus. Ontario Year 5 Physics recommended, Science students must take 127L with this course..
For students taking Phys 121. Lab alternate weeks.
This course is a continuation of Phys 121; includes rotational kinematics and dynamics, conservation of angular momentum, osciiiating systems, gravitation, electrical currents and resistive circuits, capacitative and inductive circuits, alternating currents and resonant circuits.
Prereq: Phys 121. Science students must take 122L with this course.
For students taking Phys 122.
Lab alternate weeks.
- Phys 162 F 3C,1T 0.5
Enriched Introductory Physics 1
This is an enriched version of Phys 121; includes the topics listed in the description of Phys 121 plus enrichment topics, e.g. Taylor series, numerical methods for solving differential equations and programming the Physics Nova computer.
Prereq: At least 75% average in Ontario Year 5 Phys, Math-Functions and Relations, and Calculus. Science students must take 162L with this course.
For students taking Phys 162.
Lab alternate weeks.
Course Descriptions 419 Physics
This course is a continuation of Phys 162; includes topics listed in the description of Phys 122 plus enrichment topics, e.g. Fourier series, complex exponentials.
Prereq: Phys 162. Science students must take 163L with this course.
For students taking Phys 163.
Lab alternate weeks.
Coulomb’s law, electric field, Gauss’ law, potential, capacitance, properties of dielectrics, current, resistance, electromotive force, D.C. circuits and instruments.
Prereq: First year phys and catculus. Not for Hons. Phys students. Phys Majors must take 222L with this course.
For students taking Phys 222.
Lab alternate weeks.
Magnetic fields, induced electromotive forces, magnetic properties of matter, alternating currents, electromagnetic waves.
Prereq: Phys 222. Not for Hons. Phys students. Phys Majors must take 223L with this course.
For students taking Phys 223.
Lab alternate weeks.
Reflection and refraction at plane and curved surfaces, thin and thick lenses, optical instruments. Prereq: First year phys and calculus. Not for Hons. Phys students. Phys Majors must take Phys 226L with this course.
For students taking Phys 226. Lab alternate weeks.
The wave nature of light, interference, diffraction, slits and gratings, resolution, polarization, photometry, colour.
Prereq: Phys 226. Not for Hons. Phys students. Phys Majors must take Phys 227L with this course.
For students taking Phys 227. Lab alternate weeks.
Electric & Magnetic Fields, Capacitance & dielectrics, electromagnetic induction, instruments, Magnetic properties of matter. : Prereq: First year phys and calculus. This course is primarily intended for Hons. Chem students.
For students taking Phys 243. ‘ Lab. alternate weeks.
Electronic charge, special relativity, particle accelerators, black body radiation and Planck’s law, photoelectric effect. Bohr atom, wave equation, eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, wave properties of light, x-ray production and properties, Compton effect, de Broglie’s hypothesis, Heisenberg’s - uncertainty principle.
Prereq: A first year phys course and Math 113 or equivalent.
Schrodinger equation, wave functions, potential steps barriers and wells, transmission and reflection probabilities, tunnel effect, Hydrogen atom, Zeeman effect, selection rules, electron spin and the Pauli exclusion principle, relativistic Doppler effect, elementary statistical mechanics, basic crystallography.
Prereq: Phys 244A or equivalent.
Course Descriptions Physics
Nature of light, wave motion, superposition of waves. Interference of light, Fraunhofer diffraction and resolution timit of optical instruments; the diffraction grating and the analysis of light. Fresnel diffraction. Potarized light. Coherence of light, lasers, holography. Fibre Optics.
Prereq: First year phys and calculus. Coreg: Phys 246L. This course is primarily intended for students registered in the Optom programme.
For students taking Phys 246. Lab alternate weeks.
An introduction to the astronomy and astrophysics
of the solar system for students with a background in (elementary) University Physics and Mathematics. Prereq: First year Phys and Math.
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 year Phys and Math.
An introductory course in electricity and magnetism; includes Coulomb’s Law, electric fields, Gauss’ Law, electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, magnetic forces and fields, inductance, magnetization, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves.
Prereq: First year phys and calculus, Math 2176. Physics majors must take 253L with this course. Recommended for students in Honours programmes. This course forms a basis for the understanding of most of today’s electronic and electrical technology.
For students taking Phys 253.
Lab alternate weeks.
An introductory course in properties of matter, kinetic theory and heat; includes elasticity, fluid mechanics, viscosity, diffusion, kinetic theory of gases, transport properties, termperature and heat, thermodynamics, heat engines.
Prereq: First year phys and calculus. Recommended for students in Honours programmes.
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 year phys and calculus. Recommended for students in Hons. programmes.
An introductory course in wave motion and optics; includes wave functions, the wave equation and wave speeds, superposition, energy density, standing waves, Fourier analysis, modulation and detection, Doppler shift, interference, diffraction, resolution of optical instruments, polarization. Prereq: First year phys and calculus. Physics majors must take 256L with this course. Recommended for students in Honours programmes.
For students taking Phys 256. Lab alternate weeks.
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. Coreq: Phys 259L
For students taking Phys 259.
Lab alternate weeks.
Further experiments in optics and properties of matter, for students taking Phys 256L.
Lab alternate weeks.
Further experiments in electricity, magnetism and properties of matter, for students taking Phys 253L.
W,S 3L 0.25
Course Descriptions 421 Physics
Visible, UV, dark field, phase, interference, polarizing and fluorescence microscopy; electron microscopy; visible and UV spectroscopy; polarography; pH and ion electrodes; osmometers; densitometers; radioactive tracers and counters; introductory electronics; data analysis.
Prereq: First year phys. Physics students may not take this course for credit.
infrared, Roman and fluorescence spectroscopy; nuclear magnetic and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy; optical rotary dispersion and circular dichroism; X-ray diffraction; chromatography and electrophoresis; differential scanning calorimetry; ultra centrifugation; flame photometry; X-ray and atomic absorption spectroscopy; cell counting, cytofluorometry and cell viabitity.
Prereq: First year physics. Physics students may not take this course for credit.
Fundamentals of modern physics, special theory of relativity, quantization of electromagnetic radiation, wave properties of particles, the hydrogen atom. Prereq: Phys 222, 223, 226 and 227.
Recommended for students in Genera! programmes.
Many electron atoms, atomic and X-ray spectra, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, molecular and solid state physics.
Prereq: Phys 324. . Recommended for students 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.
Prereq: None, however familiarity with the contents of Phys 250-251 will be assumed. 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. For third and fourth year students.
Note
Phys 449, Phys 451, are also open to third and fourth year students. Phys 350 alternates with Phys 451 and Phys 351 alternates with Phys 449.
A brief introduction to modern electronics including a discussion of semiconductors and solid state components. Basic electronic circuits including power supplies and amplifiers.
Prereq: Phys 122 or 243. Coreq: Phys 352L
For students taking Phys 352. Lab alternate weeks.
A continuation of the study of electronic circuits. Introduction to simple digital circuits. Commonly used analogue and digital instruments.
Prereq: Phys 352. Coreq: 353L.
For students taking Phys 353. Lab alternate weeks.
The Schrédinger 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.
Nuclear structure, interactions of nuclear radiations with matter, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions, nuclear force, elementary particles.
Prereq: Phys 255.
Course Descriptions Physics
Thermodynamic systems, equation of state, the laws of thermodynamics with applications. Change of phase.
Prereq: Math 213a-213b and a first year phys course.
Basic theory. Ideal classical and quantum gas. Occupation numbers. Effects of statistics. Applications to metals, perfect crystals, radiation and dense fluids.
Prereq: Phys 358
Selected experiments in mechanics, atomic physics, solid state physics, optics and electronics.
18 hours of experiments
Continuation of 360A.
18 hours of experiments
Formal structure of classical mechanics with simple applications: foundations of Newtonian mechanics, dynamics of particles and systems of particles, linear oscillations, variational methods, Hamilton’s Principle, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics. Prereq: First year phys, Math 113, 213a-213b and 216. This course is primarily intended for Hons. Phys students.
Application of the methods of classical mechanics to central force motion, nonlinear oscillations, twoparticle collisions, motion in noninertial frames, rigid body rotation, coupled oscillations.
Prereq: Phys 362. This course is primarily intended for Hons. Phys students.
Vector analysis and applications. Vector operators using curvilinear coordinates. Cartesian tensors. Inertia tensor; stress, strain and rate of strain tensors. Applications to elasticity, fluids, electromagnetism and relativity.
Prereq: Math 213a-213b and 216. This course is primarily intended for Hons. Phys students.
Fourier series, integral and transform with applications. Use of the Laplace transform in physics. Partial differential equations of mathematical physics. Separation of variables. Bessel and Legendre functions with application. Sturm-Liouville theory. Other special functions. Prereq: Math 213a-213b and 216. 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 368).
Prereq: First year phys and calculus.
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 369).
Prereq: First year phys and calculus
Further experiments in atomic, nuclear and solid state physics, optics and electronics. For honours students who are taking Phys 360A.
18 hours experiments
Continuation of 371A.
For honours students who are taking Phys 360B. 18 hours experiments
Macromolecular structure and function, weak interactions, DNA replication, protein synthesis, energy production, photosynthesis, control of intracellular processes, structure of viruses; physical techniques.
Structure and function of cellular membranes and organelles, membrane potentials and ion transport, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, vision and interaction of light with cells intercellular communication, growth control.
Course Descriptions 423 Physics
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
An experimental research project. This course is designed for students in the Honours Physics Programme and in the Co-operative 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.
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.
Prereq: Phys 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.
Prereq: Phys 434A
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.
Prereq: Phys 255
Sellected subjects for advanced study by theoretically inclined students, topics in relativistic, quantum, and statistical physics.
Fall term enrolment will be limited.
Students in the regular Hons Phys programme must take either Phys 437A 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.
A continuation and extension of the project initiated in Phys 437A. Available only to those students who have satisfactorily completed that portion of the project contained in Phys 437A in the immediately preceeding term..
Note
Students intending to take both Phys 437A and 437B must register for both courses, and have their registration approved by the Theoretical Physics Project co-ordinator, at the start of the Fall term.
A generalized treatment of the basic laws of electricity and magnetism, mathematical techniques for the problems of electrostatics, solution of Maxwell’s equations in free space and the study of plane waves, theory of waveguides and introduction to radiation.
Prereq: Phys 222-223 or Phys 253, Phys 364-365.
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.
Prereq: Phys 435
General description of continuum behaviour: stress, strain, rate of strain, constitutive relations, equations of motion, effect of symmetry, thermodynamics. Elastic media: Hooke’s law, simple problems, elastic waves. Fluids: classification, perfect fluids. Newtonian fluids, boundary layers, turbulence. Viscoelasticity, plastoelasticity. Applications to various systems.
Prereq: Phys 364-365
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Course Descriptions Physics
Elements of nuclear structures and systematics. Alpha emission, beta decay, gamma emission, twobody systems and nuclear forces, nuclear reactions. Neutron physics. Sub-nuclear particles.
Prereq: Phys 355
The electromagnetic nature of light, polarization and coherence. Applications of temporal and spatial coherence. Quantum optics and photoelectric detection. Lasers, laser beam propagation, fiber optics. Elements of holography.
Prereq: Phys 256, 354 or equivalents.
Radio telescopes. Radio sources including the sun. H I regions, H | regions. The galactic centre, pulsars, quasars, other extragalactic sources, cosmological implications.
Prereq: Phys 223 and Phys 250-251
Solar system astrophysics (excluding the sun). The physical nature of planetary (and satellite) surfaces, atmospheres 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 250-257 will be assumed.
The structure of stellar interiors, nuclear reactions 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.
Note
Phys 350, Phys 351 are also open to third and fourth year students. Phys 350 and Phys 351 are offered in alternate years to Phys 449 and Phys 451.
This course is meant to be of practical use to the experimentalist. Fundamental and advanced concepts of digital systems presented in terms of modern techniques. A brief treatment of microprocessors and minicomputers.
Prereq: Phys 352-353.
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
Applications to Physics of the theory of functions of a complex variable.
Prereq: Phys 364-365
Theory and applications of integral transforms, integral equations and ‘Green's functions. Numerical Methods.
Prereq: Phys 464
The effect of radiation of various kinds on cells and tissues, exposure calculations, mechanism of damage, repair theories, genetic effect, target theory, isotopic tracers in biophysical research.
». Phys 481 WwW 3C 0.5
Biophysics of Organ Systems
Physics of hemeostasis, interactions with the
environment, circulation of blood, temperature regulation, respiration, transport problems and special organ systems.
Neurons; nerve conduction, sensory transducers; coding, processing and storage of information; control of muscles and other effector organs. Recommended for third or fourth year students in Math, Eng, Sci or HKLS.
Course Descriptions 425