86 courses in the 1981–82 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Professor, Chairman of the Department N. R. lsenor, 8Sc (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)
M. P. FitzGerald, BSc, MSc (Toronto), PhD (Case)
J. Grindlay, BSc (Glasgow), DPhil (Oxon)
J. Kruuv’, BASe (Waterloo), PhD (W.Ont.)
J. W. Leech, BS, PhD (London), FinstP
J. D. Leslie, BASc (Toronto), MS, PhD (Illinois)
A.D. S. Nagi, BA, BSc, MSc (Panjab), PhD (Delhi)
J. L. Ord, BASe (Toronto), MS, PAD (IIlinois)
R. K. Pathria, BSc, MSc (Punjab), PhD (Delhi) Recipient of the Distinguished Teacher A ward
W. B. Pearson2, DFC, MA, DSe (Oxon), FRSC, FCIC
M. M. Pintar’, BSc, MSc, PhD (Liubliana)
G. Scoles?, BSc, PhD (Genova)
R. A. Snyder, BSc, PhD (W.Ont.)
D. M. R. Taplin’, BSc (Aston), DPhil (Oxford), DSc, PEng, CEng, FIM
S. F, Wang, DSe (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, MSe (McMaster), PhD (Br.Col.) H. K. Ellenton, BSc (W.Ont.), MA (Toronto) D. Hemming, BSc, PhD (Bristol) C.C. Lim, BA (DePauw), MA (Nebraska), PhD (Toronto) R. S. Moore, BSc, MSce (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, BSe (London) Assistant Professors J. R. Lepock', BS, MS (W. Virginia), PhD (Penn State) D. R. Rayburn, BSc (Calgary), PhD (Queen's)
Course Descriptions 427 Physics
Visiting Assistant Professor K. Karmeshu, BSc, MSc, PhD (Delhi)
Senior Demonstrators A. B. Haner, BSc, MSc (Waterloo) D. S. McVicar, 8Sc (Waterioo)
Research Assistant Professor
G. L. H. Harris, BA (Mount Holyoke), MA (Wesleyan), PhD (Toronto) (part-time)
J. Mizia, MS, PhD, DHab (A. Mickiewicz Univ., Poznan)
Adjunct Faculty W. E. Harris’, BSc (Alberta), MSc, PhD (Toronto) M. L. Klein’, BSc, PhD (Bristol) D. W. Kydon’, BA, (J. Hopkins), MSc., PhD (McMaster) J. Lit®, BSc, DipEd (Hong Kong), DSc (Laval) L. A. A. Read*, BA, MSe (McMaster), PhD (Waterloo) M. C. Richardson’, BSc, ARCS (Imp. Coll.), PhD (London) R. C. Shukla®, BSc, MSc, PhD (Allahabad) P. G. Sutherland’, BSc (McGill), MS, PhD (i/linois)
Faculty members holding cross or adjunct appointments as shown
Department of Biology
2Department of Chemistry
3Department of Applied Math 4Department of Mechanical Engineering SNational Research Council
Wilfrid Laurier University
7McMaster University
8University of Winnipeg
*Brock 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 Grades 11 to 13 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 (inctuding Co-op students) in Years 2,3 and 4, to receive information concerning the activities of the Physics Department and to hear invited speakers.
Brief review of kinematics. Particle dynamics, work, énergy, 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.
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. Prereq: 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 1141L F 3L 0.25 Physics For The Life Sciences 1 Laboratory For students taking Phys 111. Lab alternate weeks.
A continuation of Phys 111; includes wave motion, norma! 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.
Course Descriptions | Physics ’
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, rotational kinematics and dynamics, and conservation of angular momentum. Prereq: Ontario Grade 13 Math-Functions and Relations, and Calculus. Ontario Grade 13 Physics recommended. Science students must take 1271L with this course.
For students taking Phys 121. Lab alternate weeks.
This course is a continuation of Phys 121; includes fluid statics and dynamics, oscillating 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.
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 85% average in Ontario Grade 13 Physics, Math-Functions and Relations, and Calculus. Enrolment may be limited. Science students must take 162L with this course.
For students taking Phys 162.
Lab alternate weeks.
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 fieid, Gauss’ law, potential, capacitance, properties of dielectrics, current, resistance, electromotive force, D.C. circuits and instruments.
Prereq: First year physics and calculus. Not for Hons. Physics students. Physics 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. Physics students. Physics 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 physics and calculus. Not for. Hons. Physics students. Physics Majors must take Phys226L with this course.
For students taking Phys 226. Lab alternate weeks.
Course Descriptions 429 Physics
The wave nature af light, interference, diffraction, slits and gratings, resolution, polarization, photometry, colour.
Prereq: Phys 226. Not for Hons. Physics students. Physics 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 physics and calculus. This course is primarily intended for Hons. Chem students.
For students taking Phys 243.
Lab. alternate weeks.
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 year phys and calculus. Coreq: Phys 246L. This course is primarily intended for students interested in the Optometry 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 216. 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 thermal physics, kinetic theory and properties of matter; includes thermodynamics, heat engines, kinetic theory of gases, viscosity, diffusion, transport properties elasticity.
Prereq: First year physics 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 physics and calculus. Recommended for students in Hons. programmes.
Matrix treatment of ray tracing and wave propagation, cardinal points of optical systems, reflection and transmission coefficients. Coupled oscillators and normal modes, continuous systems and standing waves, superposition and Fourier analysis, dispersion. Travelling waves and the wave equation. Interference and diffraction.
Prereq: First year physics and calculus. Physics majors must take 256L with this course. Recommended for students in Honours programmes.
For students taking Phys 256. Lab alternate weeks.
Course Descriptions Physics
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 physics 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.
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 physics. Physics students may not take this course for credit.
Infrared, Roman and fiuorescence 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; fiame photometry; X-ray and atomic absorption — spectroscopy; cell counting, cytofluorometry and cell viability.
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 General 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.
DC and AC circuit theory, p and n materials, pn diodes junction and FET transistors. Transistor amplifiers and their equivalent circuits. Operational amplifiers. Feedback, oscillators and power supplies. Prereq: Knowledge of determinants, elementary calculus and elementary electricity. Coreq: 352L
For students taking Phys 352. Lab alternate weeks.
Course Descriptions 431 Physics
Logic gates, flip-flops and shift registers. Binary numbers and Boolean algebra. An introduction to microprocessors is discussed based on the 6800. This will include arithmetic logic units, parallel input/output ports, assembly language and a number of examples.
Prereq: Phys 352 or equivalent. 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.
Thermodynamic systems, equation of state, the laws of thermodynamics with applications. Change of phase.
Prereq: Math 213a-213b and a first year physics 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 physics, Math 113, 213a-213b and 216. This course is primarily intended for Hons. Physics students.
- Phys 363 Ww 3C 0.5 Classical Mechanics 2 Application of the methods of classical mechanics to central force motion, nonlinear oscillations, twoparticle collisions, motion in noninertia! frames, rigid body rotation, coupled oscillations. Prereq: Phys 362. This course is primarily intended for Hons. Physics 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. Physics 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 tor Hons. Physics 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 physics 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 physics.and calculus
Course Descriptions Physics
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.
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 Physics programme must take either Phys 433 or Phys 437. Although students in the Co-operative Applied Physics (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
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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
Selected 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 Physics programme must take either Phys 437A or Phys 433. Although students in the Co-operative Applied Physics (Hons) programme are encouraged 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, mathematica! 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.
Course Descriptions 433 Physics .
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
Theory of deuteron. Nucleon-nucleon scattering. Nuclear models. Basic concepts in particle physics. Conservation laws and invariance principles. SU (3) model. The quark model.
Prereq: Phys 355, and Phys 434A
Basic electromagnetic wave theory. Polarization, reflection, refraction and dispersion. Fibre optics and communications. Temporal coherence and spectra. Spatial coherence and diffraction. Phase contrast microscopy. Basics of Holography. Crystal optics and nonlinear effects. Lasers, modes, pulses and propagation of beams.
Prereq: Phys 256 and Phys 354.
Radio telescopes. Radio sources including the sun. H Il 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 250-251 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 3517 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.
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.
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 of fourth year students in Math, Eng, Sci or HKLS.
Course Descriptions Physics