This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Physics
The physics department offers astronomy courses (see under
Astronomy) and first and second year physics courses that are
transferable (refer to transfer guide) to other colleges and
universities. First year physics courses are divided into a physical
science stream, and a life science stream, and are offered at both
the Richmond and Surrey campuses. Second year courses in
physics are offered only at the Surrey campus. Students are advised
to consult the calendar of the university they plan to attend to
determine the specific courses they should take at Kwantlen. They
are also advised to speak to a counsellor about their course
selection, or to any member of the physics department.
The physics department also offers a preparatory course, PHYS
1100, which is designed for students who have not taken Physics
12. The Adult High School Completion and the Post Secondary
Program Readiness departments at Kwantlen offer ABEP 0088 or
PSPP 1088 for students who have not taken Physics 11.
Note: Most physics courses have both a lecture and a lab
component.
Associate Degree
Kwantlen offers an Associate of Science - Physics for students
pursuing a B.Sc. major in Physics.
PHYS 1100 cr-4
Basic College Physics
Students in this survey course will study kinematics and dynamics
in one and two dimensions, energy and momentum conservation,
electricity and magnetism, waves, and geometric optics. In the lab
students will also study basic techniques of measurement, including
the use of computers, and report writing.
Prerequisites: Strongly recommended: ABEP 0088 or PSPP 1088 or
Principles of Physics 11 or Applications of Physics 12
Corequisites: MATH 1112 or 1120 or 1130 or 1140. No corequisite is
required if a student has completed Principles of Mathematics 12 (with a C or
better).
Students will learn about translational and rotational kinematics
and dynamics; simple harmonic motion, waves and sound; work,
power, energy, and momentum with linear, rotational and
oscillatory motion; fluids; and heat. They will use computers
extensively in the lab for data collection and analysis.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1100 or Principles of Physics 12(with a P)
Students will learn about electrostatic forces and fields; magnetic
forces, fields, and induction; AC circuits; wave optics; quantum and
atomic physics; and radioactivity. They will use computers
extensively in the lab for data collection and analysis.
Students will learn about statics, dynamics, oscillations, mechanical
waves and sound. They will use computers extensively in the lab
for data collection and analysis.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1100 or Principles of Physics 12 (with a C)
Students will study the statics, kinematics and dynamics of particles
and rigid bodies. They will apply vector analysis to three-
dimensional static-equilibrium problems, and differential and
integral calculus to dynamics problems, as well as make use of
Newton's laws and the concepts of impulse, momentum, work and
energy. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of practical mechanics
problems in two and three dimensions.
Note: This is an Applied Science (Engineering) course.
Students will learn about optics, modern physics, electricity and
magnetism. They will use computers extensively in the lab for data
collection and analysis.
Note: Students who intend to go on in the physical or applied sciences must
take MATH 1220 to ensure transfer credit
PHYS 2101 cr-2.5
Experimental Physics I
Students will learn how physical principles are applied in designing
experiments and analyzing their results. They will learn the
electronic skills necessary to work in a modern physics laboratory.
Students will perform experiments in basic analogue and digital
electronics, learn the use of standard electronic instrumentation,
and use the computer for data analysis.
Students will learn how physical principles are applied in designing
experiments and analyzing their results. They will use analogue
and digital electronics, electronic instrumentation and computers,
in the acquisition of experimental data. Students will perform
experiments in thermodynamics, electronics, and modern physics,
and will use computers in modelling, data analysis, and in writing
reports.
This course extends the concepts covered in PHYS 1120. Students
will study the general motion of particles and rigid bodies, inertial
and non-inertial frames of reference, the harmonic oscillator, and
central forces.
Students will learn computational techniques for data acquisition,
data analysis, report preparation, simulation of experiments, and
networking larger systems.
Students will learn the principles of electricity and magnetism at an
intermediate level. Topics covered are: electrostatic forces and
fields, electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, DC and AC
circuits, magnetic fields, magnetic properties of materials, and
introduction to semi-conductor devices and Maxwell’s equations.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1220 or (1102 with a B or better)
Students will learn about: measuring voltage, frequency and phase
angle using an oscilloscope; charging and discharging of a
capacitor; RC, RL and LCR circuits; resonance and oscillations;
rectification and filter circuits; transistor characteristics and
amplification; and operational amplifiers.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1220 or (1102 with a B or better.)
Students will study special relativity and quantum physics at an
intermediate level. They will examine aspects and applications of
Lorentz transformation, dynamics and conservation laws. Students
will also review the experimental evidence for quantization and
conduct a qualitative discussion of quantum mechanics and their
application to simple systems of atoms and nuclei.
Prerequisites: (PHYS 1102 or 1220) and (MATH 1220 or 1230)
