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It’s a crazy world; come and find out why objects fall, slide, bounce, stick, go in circles or stay straight, float or sink, glide or crash. Why don’t satellites fall to the ground? What exactly does weightlessness mean anyway? Find answers to these and other questions as you get to know Newton’s and other basic laws of nature and see what makes the world go round. This course, together with the sequel PHYS 1030 (or 016.103), is recommended for students seeking either a single, comprehensive course in Physics or entry into health science programs. It may also be used for entry into the Honours Physics program (“B+” or better) or the Major Physics program (“B” or better).

Not to be held with PHYS 1021, PHYS 1050, PHYS 1051 (016.105), PHYS 1410 (016.141), PHYS 1420 (016.142), or the former 016.127.

Prerequisites: Either Physics 40S, PHYS 0900 (016.090) (P), or equivalent; and either Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S, Applied Mathematics 40S (with 70% or better), or equivalent. It is strongly recommended that students attain a minimum of 70% as the average of their marks in Physics 40S and Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S.

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Discover how physics is the basis of the hi-tech world we live in and how we live in it. Learn how to use simple, intuitive physics concepts that are described using little math and no calculus to understand a diversity of topics including how electricity is made, what drives the greenhouse effect, what makes a diamond sparkle, lasers, LASIC eye surgery and the workings of the human eye. This course, together with its prerequisite PHYS 1020, is recommended for students seeking either a single comprehensive course in Physics, or entry into health science programs. May not be held with PHYS 1031, the former PHYS 1410, the former PHYS 1420. Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in one of PHYS 1020, PHYS 1021, PHYS 1050, or PHYS 1051.

Credit Hours: 3 (Lab Required)

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It’s rocket science! Mechanics is the science of describing (Kinematics) and explaining (Dynamics) motion. The basic concepts of calculus together with laws of conservation of momentum and energy are used to develop the tools required to describe, analyze and predict the outcomes of linear and rotational motion in simple mechanical systems. A brief introduction to the Einstein theory of special relativity provides a taste of modern approaches to this subject. This course develops a strong scientific foundation for students considering a program of study in engineering or the physical sciences. May not be held with PHYS 1020, PHYS 1021, PHYS 1051, the former PHYS 1410, the former PHYS 1420. Prerequisites: either Physics 40S (with 60% or better), PHYS 0900 (pass) or equivalent, and Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S (with 60% or better) or equivalent. It is strongly recommended that students attain a minimum of 80 per cent as the average of their marks in Physics 40S and Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S. Prerequisite or concurrent requirement: One of MATH 1230, MATH 1500, MATH 1501, MATH 1510, MATH 1520, the former MATH 1530 or MATH 1690.

Credit Hours: 3 (Lab Required)

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At the heart of modern communications, waves and oscillations are key to understanding the world around us from subatomic scales to biology, traffic flow, the stock market, climate change and the cosmos itself. Learn about the mysterious quantum world, the basis of the latest nanotechnology, where particles are waves and waves are particles. Explore Bohr’s model of the atom and discover Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle. This calculus based course addresses the underlying concepts for all modern science and engineering. This course, like Physics 1 (PHYS 1050), is intended for students considering a program in the physical sciences. May not be held for credit with PHYS 1071, the former PHYS 1410, the former PHYS 1420, or PHYS 2152. Prerequisites: a grade of “C” or better in PHYS 1050 or PHYS 1051, or a grade of “B” or better in PHYS 1020 or PHYS 1021; and a grade of “C” or better in one of MATH 1230, MATH 1500, MATH 1501, MATH 1510, MATH 1520, the former MATH 1530. Prerequisite or corequisite: one of MATH 1232, MATH 1700, MATH 1701, MATH 1690, MATH 1710 the former MATH 1730 . Recommended for entry into the Honours programs (with a grade of “B”).

Credit Hours: 3 (Lab Required)

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This introductory astronomy course surveys our magnificent Universe. The topics covered in this course outline the properties of stars and planets that can be observed and the physics necessary to interpret these observations. It also includes an introduction to galaxies and cosmology. Using lectures and laboratory sections, it provides an astronomy background and introduction to the scientific method. It ranges from introductory physical background to considering current research problems. This course is taught with algebra and trigonometry used frequently. May not be held with the former PHYS 1810. Prerequisites: Either Physics 40S, PHYS 0900 (P), or equivalent; and a 70 % or better in one of Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S, Applied Mathematics 40S, or equivalent. It is strongly recommended that students attain a minimum of 70% as the average of their marks in Physics 40S and Pre-calculus Mathematics 40S.

Credit Hours: 3 (Lab Required)

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This descriptive, general interest course explores the topic of Life in the Universe. The following topics are covered. (1) Some astronomy fundamentals (gravity, light). (2) The solar system (an introduction to the solar system, the formation of the solar system, the origin of life on Earth, extremophiles, the conditions needed for life, possible locations for life in the solar system). (3) Exoplanets (discovery methods, properties of detected Exoplanets, the Habitable Zone). (4) Star system formation (pre-stellar disks, planetary migration). (5) The Interstellar medium (nebulae, molecular clouds). (6) Our Milky Way galaxy as an environment for life and the Drake Equation. (7) The Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). This course is qualitative with simple arithmetic and trigonometry used occasionally. May not be held with the former PHYS 1830.

Credit Hours: 3

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This course covers the foundations of astrophysics, with emphasis on the core physical principles and processes that govern astronomical phenomena. The course emphasizes how the physics of matter, radiation, gravity, magnetic fields, and the interaction between light and matter can be used to understand a range of astrophysical phenomena, including fundamental processes (for example, the formation of stars and galaxies, astrophysical jets), fascinating energetic objects (for example, white dwarfs, neutron stars, and active galactic nuclei), and topics at the forefront of modern research (for example, dark matter, dark energy and gravitational waves). Prerequisites: a grade of “C” or better in one of PHYS 1070, PHYS 1071, or PHYS 2152, or a “C+” or better in PHYS 1030 or PHYS 1031; and a “C” or better in one of MATH 1232, MATH 1690, MATH 1700, MATH 1701, MATH 1710, the former MATH 1730; or permission of the department. Recommended: ASTR 1810.

Credit Hours: 3

This course uses computer simulations to explore emergent behavior in simple models of natural phenomena, traffic, financial systems, and human behavior. The goal of the course is to show how computational modeling can be applied to exciting interdisciplinary problems spanning a wide range of human knowledge, beyond what is normally considered to be physics. Prerequisites: COMP 1012 or COMP 1013 or COMP 1010 or COMP 1011; and PHYS 1020 or PHYS 1021 or PHYS 1050 or PHYS 1051; and MATH 1300 or MATH 1301 or the former MATH 1310; and MATH 1500 or MATH 1501 or MATH 1510 or MATH 1520 or the former MATH 1530 or MATH 1690.

Credit Hours: 3

Students will learn the basic astronomy tools and practical concepts pertaining to observational astronomy. Lecture topics include spectroscopy, the optics of mirrors and lenses relevant to telescopes, types of telescopes, and factors that affect the quality of astronomical observations. The practical aspects include observational project development, and hands-on telescope experience using both the University of Manitoba’s Ewen Campus Observatory (ECO) and the Glenlea Astronomical Observatory (GAO) as well as smaller 8-inch portable telescopes. May not be held with the former PHYS 2070. Prerequisite: a “C” or better in one of PHYS 1070, PHYS 1071, or PHYS 2152, or a “C+” or better in PHYS 1030 or PHYS 1031; a “C” or better in one of MATH 1232, MATH 1690, MATH 1700, MATH 1701, MATH 1710; and one of ASTR 1810 (or the former PHYS 1810) or ASTR 1830 (or the former PHYS 1830) or ASTR 2000 or permission of the department.

Credit Hours: 3 (Lab Required)

An overview of topics in modern physics including wave particle duality, atomic structure and quantum mechanics. Elementary classical electromagnetic theory and wave theory are reviewed as an introduction to the modern physics concepts. For Engineering students only. Not to be held with PHYS 1070 or PHYS 1071. Prerequisites: a “C” or better in one of PHYS 1050, PHYS 1051, or the former 016.118; or a “B” or better in PHYS 1020 or PHYS 1021; and a “C” or better in one of MATH 1500, MATH 1501, MATH 1510, MATH 1520, or the former 136.153; and a ”C” or better in one of MATH 1700, MATH 1701, MATH 1710, the former 136.173, or MATH 1690. Prerequisite or concurrent requirement: MATH 2130.

Credit Hours: 3 (Lab Required)

A survey of refraction, reflection, simple lens systems and optical systems, dispersion, achromatism and an elementary treatment of diffraction, interference, and polarization. May not be held with PHYS 2261. Prerequisites: A “C” or better in PHYS 1050 or PHYS 1051, or a “C+” or better in PHYS 1020 or PHYS 1021; and a “C” or better in one of MATH 1230, MATH 1500, MATH 1501, MATH 1510, MATH 1520, or MATH 1690. Prerequisite or Corequisite: one of PHYS 1070, PHYS 1071, PHYS 1030, PHYS 1031 or PHYS 2152; and one of MATH 1220, MATH 1300, MATH 1301, or MATH 1310; and one of MATH 1232, MATH 1690, MATH 1700, MATH 1701, MATH 1710.

Credit Hours: 3 (Lab Required)

Physical topics with a relation to biology are discussed. Radiative transfer of energy, boundary layers, heat conduction, diffusion, mass transport, and the use of radioactive materials in biology are considered. May not be held with PHYS 2271 or PHYS 2272. Prerequisite: a grade “C” or better in PHYS 1050 or PHYS 1051, or a “C+” or better in PHYS 1020 or PHYS 1021; or permission of the department.

Credit Hours: 3

An intermediate course in physics with relevant applications to Medical and Biological Physics. The course will cover key topics in mechanics, fluid dynamics, exponential growth and decay, equilibrium and entropy, modeling of transport by drift and diffusion, and electricity and magnetism, as applied to the human condition; Linear and nonlinear feedback, regression and the Fourier series for signal and image analysis will also be covered. May not be held with PHYS 2270 or the former PHYS 2271. Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in one of PHYS 1070 or PHYS 1071 or PHYS 2152, or a grade of “C+” or better in PHYS 1030 or PHYS 1031; and a grade of “C” or better in one of MATH 1232, MATH 1690, MATH 1700, MATH 1701, MATH 1710 or the former MATH 1730.

Credit Hours: 3

A detailed investigation of the physical aspects of energy production and utilization. Critical comparison of the various energy sources including solar, nuclear, fossil, and wind will be emphasized. The physics of energy collection, production, storage, and distribution will be discussed in the context of thermodynamics, radiation, solid state and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in one of PHYS 1070, PHYS 1071, or PHYS 2152, or a “C+” or better in PHYS 1030 or PHYS 1031; or permission of the department.

Credit Hours: 3

The first in a sequence of three courses on quantum mechanics, which also includes an introduction to the theory of special relativity. The topics covered include Einstein’s postulates of special relativity, the Lorentz transformation, relativistic kinematics and dynamics and four-vectors, kinetic theory of gases, cavity radiation and normal modes, Planck’s quantization postulate and the Schrödinger theory of quantum mechanics. Special emphasis is placed on the derivation of the time dependent and time independent Schrödinger equation and its solutions in one dimension. May not be held with the former PHYS 2380. Prerequisites: a “C” or better in one of PHYS 1070, PHYS 1071, PHYS 2152 or a “C+” or better in PHYS 1030 or PHYS 1031; and a “C” or better in one of MATH 1232, MATH 1690, MATH 1700, MATH 1701, MATH 1710 the former MATH 1730.

Credit Hours: 3

This course provides a continuation of the mathematics required for both the Honours and Major programs in Physics and Astronomy. Topics include sequences and series of functions, distributions, ordinary differential equations, Fourier series and transforms, and an introduction to probability and statistics. May not be held with PHYS 2490. Prerequisite: One of PHYS 2390, MATH 2720, MATH 2721, MATH 2130, MATH 2150 or MATH 2151.

Credit Hours: 3

Electric field, electric potential, Gauss’ law, capacitors, dielectric materials, magnetic fields, Ampere’s law, magnetic induction, magnetic materials, displacement current, integral form of Maxwell’s equations. Not to be held with PHYS 2200 or PHYS 2201 (016.220). Prerequisites: a “C” or better in one of PHYS 1070, PHYS 1071 (016.107), the former 016.106, or the former 016.120; and a “C” or better in one of MATH 1690 (136.169), MATH 1700, MATH 1701 (136.170), MATH 1710 (136.171) or the former 136.173.

Credit Hours: 3

Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, DC circuit analysis, equivalent circuits, AC circuit analysis, complex impedance, RLC circuits, magnetic coupling, transformers, diodes and diode circuits. Not to be held with PHYS 2200 or PHYS 2201. Prerequisite: PHYS 2600(C).

Credit Hours: 3 (Lab Required)

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The first in a sequence of two courses on intermediate to advanced level mechanics. Topics include inertial and non-inertial reference frames, Newton’s second law in cylindrical and spherical coordinates, oscillations, motion of a projectile with air resistance, rotational motion of rigid bodies, as well as gravitation and central force motion. Prerequisite: A “C” or better in one of PHYS 1070, PHYS 1071, or PHYS 2152 or a “C+” or better in one of PHYS 1030 or PHYS 1031. Pre-or corequisite: PHYS 2496 or PHYS 2490 or MATH 3132.

Credit Hours: 3

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Students will learn to develop and execute an observational research project. Students will choose their research topic with the constraint that the data be collected using the University of Manitoba’s Astronomical Observatory at Glenlea Astronomical Observatory and the Ewen Campus Telescopes. The optical observational data will be supplemented by archival data from professional research telescopes such as the Hubble Space Telescope, Chandra X-ray Observatory and others. The course covers the determination of observational constraints, the use of filters, methods of data analysis, and interpretation of results. The research project will be written into a report and presented. Not to be held with the former PHYS 2070. Prerequisite: ASTR 2070; or permission of the department.

Credit Hours: 3 (Lab Required)

This course provides an overview of the physics of stars, including all phases of stellar evolution: from star formation, to the main-sequence phase, to star death, to the formation of degenerate or compact remnants such as white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes. Topics include radiative transfer, stellar structure and atmosphere, nuclear fusion, stellar evolution, degenerate stars, and other exotic forms of compact stellar remnants. May not be held with the former PHYS 3180. Prerequisite: ASTR 2000; or permission of the department.

Credit Hours: 3

This course will introduce the core subject areas of Medical Physics, in particular the physics of physiology and of radiology. The mechanics of body systems and the theory, medical applications and safety issues relating to the production, use, detection and measurements of electromagnetic radiation (both ionizing and non-ionizing) will be included. It will also cover Medical imaging (Ultrasound, CT and MRI) and will provide the student with an understanding of the physics underlying neurological, audiological, respiratory and vascular function and measurements. Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in one of PHYS 1070, PHYS 1071, or PHYS 2152, or a “C+” or better in PHYS 1030 or PHYS 1031; or permission of the department. Recommended: PHYS 2270 or 2272.

Credit Hours: 3

This course investigates galaxies from the perspective of recent observational data, exploring characteristics that theories have yet to explain. Topics include sources of their radiation, such as stars, gas and dust; their structure and kinematics, which indicate the existence of dark matter; and their formation and evolution, which has implications for cosmological studies. May not be held with the former PHYS 4230. Prerequisite: ASTR 2000; or permission of the department. ASTR 2070 or ASTR 3180 recommended.

Credit Hours: 3

The second in the sequence of three courses on quantum mechanics which includes mathematical Hilbert space formalism, solutions of the Schrodinger equation in three dimensions with a special emphasis on central potentials, spin, angular momentum, ladder operators, Clebsch-Gordon coefficients and time-independent perturbation theory. May not be held with former PHYS 3380. Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in PHYS 2386 or the former PHYS 2380 and PHYS 2496 or PHYS 2490 or MATH 3132; PHYS 3496 is recommended.

Credit Hours: 3

Six hours per week. Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in PHYS 2260 or PHYS 2261, or PHYS 2610 or ECE 2160; or permission of the department.

Credit Hours: 6 (Lab required)

This course provides a continuation of the mathematics required for both the Honours and Major programs in Physics and Astronomy. Topics include complex analysis, generalized coordinate systems, Sturm-Liouville theory and generalized orthogonal functions, partial differential equations, and applications in physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 2496 or PHYS 2490. Recommended: MATH 2090 or the former MATH 2300.

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to the physics of materials. Solids within the elastic limit: stress and strain tensors, elastic constants. Liquids: continuity equation, Bernoulli, Euler and Navier-Stokes equations. Pre-or Corequisite: PHYS 3386 or the former PHYS 3380.

Credit Hours: 3

Material covered will include electrostatics (i.e. Gauss’ Law, Laplace and Poisson equations) and magnetostatics (Lorentz force, Maxwell equations) as well as the properties of electrostatic fields in matter and magnetism in materials. Prerequisites: PHYS 2600 (C); and PHYS 2496 or PHYS 2490 or MATH 3132 (C); or permission of the department. PHYS 3496 is recommended.

Credit Hours: 3

The second in a sequence of two courses on intermediate to advanced level mechanics. Topics include calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, canonical equations using Poisson brackets, nonlinear oscillations and chaos, coupled oscillations, and the wave equation in continuous media. Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in PHYS 2650. Pre-or corequisite: PHYS 3496 or PHYS 2490 or MATH 3132.

Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to the laws of classical equilibrium thermodynamics and their applications. Prerequisite: a grade of “C” or better in PHYS 2496 or PHYS 2490 or MATH 3132.

Credit Hours: 3