Category: Physics
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Physics 2BB3: Electricity and Magnetism II
Differential form of Maxwells equations, A.C. circuits. [3 units]
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Physics 2B03: Electricity and Magnetism I
Electric and magnetic fields, electric potential, Maxwell’s equations, D.C. circuits. [3 units]
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Physics 1X00: Special Topics in 1st Year Physics
This course is a zero-credit enrichment course for 1st year physics. In it we push some of the topics met in the 1st year curriculum a bit further, making connections to wider physics themes. It is also possible to discuss science topics of general interest should these arise. [0 units]
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Physics 1CC3: Modern Physics for the Chemical and Physical Sciences
This course is the continuation of PHYSICS 1C03. Topics include simple harmonic motion, waves, interference, electrostatics, magnetostatics and an introduction to quantum physics. [3 units]
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Physics 1C03: Physics for the Chemical and Physical Sciences
A first course in university physics intended for physics and chemistry students, or students in any other discipline who have an appropriate secondary school background. This course is a comprehensive treatment of linear and rotational mechanics – kinematics, dynamics, and the relevant conservation laws. [3 units]
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Physics 1AA3: Introduction to Modern Physics
A course presenting aspects of modern physics relevant to life sciences. Electromagnetic fields. Atomic, quantum, and nuclear physics. Applications to imaging and understanding biological systems. [3 units]
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Physics 1A03: Introductory Physics
A first course in university physics, taught using examples and applications from many areas of science. Topics include the concepts of force and energy, mechanics, waves and fluids. [3 units]
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MEDPHYS 4B03: Radioactivity and Radiation Interactions
Radioactivity and radiation phenomenology: interaction of radiations with matter, dosimetry, radiation in medicine, biological effects, radiation levels and regulations, radiation protection. [3 units]
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MEDPHYS 3C03: Operational Health Physics – Laboratory & Communication
Six practical Health Physics operational exercises are undertaken. These include survey instruments, surveys of radiation fields, contamination surveys, air sampling for radioactivity, radiation dosimetry and radiological incident response. Each topic is introduced, followed by laboratory work and then students report on their findings. [3 units]
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BIOPHYS 4S03: Introduction to Molecular Biophysics
A presentation of recent contributions made to the fields of molecular and cell biology by the use of physical approaches. In particular, the following topics are discussed: physical properties of biomolecules, protein folding, molecular motors, cell motion and cell adhesion. Emphasis on the critical evaluation of current research literature. [3 units]