Pre-requisite Descriptions

PHYC30018 Quantum Physics:

PHYS240 Modern Physics
Introduction to the physics of the twentieth century, emphasizing special relativity and
elementary quantum mechanics. Includes the breakdown of classical concepts; light quanta and
matter waves; Schrdinger equation and solutions in 1 and 3 dimensions; hydrogen atom,
exclusion principle, and the periodic table. Other topics include a selection from atomic, nuclear,
particle, and condensed-matter physics. Includes one three-hour lab per week.
PHYS250 Thermal and Statistical Physics
Connects the microscopic properties of the physical world with its macroscopic properties using
classical and quantum statistics. Topics include classical and quantum ideal gasses, classical
thermodynamics, phase transitions, and kinetic theory.
PHYS106 Waves
An introduction to the physics of waves with examples from optics, acoustics, and modern
physics. Includes one three-hour lab per week.
PHYS110 Introduction to Mechanics
Covers classical mechanics, including kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies,
conservation laws, and examination of specific force laws. Includes one three-hour lab per week.
PHYS120 Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism
Introduction to electricity and magnetism, electronic circuits, electromagnetic induction, and
Maxwell's Equations. Includes one three-hour laboratory per week.
PHYC30019 Astrophysics:
PHYS240 Modern Physics
Introduction to the physics of the twentieth century, emphasizing special relativity and
elementary quantum mechanics. Includes the breakdown of classical concepts; light quanta and
matter waves; Schrdinger equation and solutions in 1 and 3 dimensions; hydrogen atom,
exclusion principle, and the periodic table. Other topics include a selection from atomic, nuclear,
particle, and condensed-matter physics. Includes one three-hour lab per week.
MATH212 Multivariable Calculus
Calculus of functions of several variables, parametric curves and surfaces, and vector fields in 2and 3-space, with applications. Vectors, graphs, contour plots. Differentiation, with application to
optimization. Lagrange multipliers. Multiple and iterated integrals, change of variable and the
Jacobian. Line and surface integrals. Vector analysis, Green's, Gauss', and Stokes' Theorems.
Applications to physics, economics, chemistry, and mathematics.
MATH128 Calculus 2
A one-semester course focusing on infinite sequences and series, including power series and
Taylor series. More advanced topics will be chosen by the professor, which may include

techniques for solving differential equations, mathematical modeling, Fourier Series, the Laplace
Transform, and the Fourier Transform. The course assumes mastery of the basic skills,
particularly integration techniques and differentiation rules, from the successful completion of
Advanced Placement (AB) calculus.