Lectures, problem sessions, assignments (including web-based “MasteringPhysics”), laboratory work.
Program Courses
COURSE CODECOURSE NAMECREDITS
PHYS 100 Introduction to Physics (4)
Description:
Introductory physics, including Newtonian mechanics, gravitation, electricity, and optics. This course is designed for non-science students. Not open to students with credit for Physics 12 or equivalent.
Transfers to: UBC PHYS 100, SFU PHYS 100, UNBC PHYS 115, and PHYS 102.
PHYS 101 Physics for the Life Sciences I (4)
Description:
First part of a two-semester general-physics algebra-based survey course intended principally for life-science majors and taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics covered include Newtonian mechanics, physics of fluids, material properties, heat and thermodynamics. Not for Chemistry or Physics majors.
Transfers to: UBC PHYS 100 (3), SFU PHYS 101 (3), UNBC Phys 115 (4), UVic Phys 1xx (1.5), TRU Phys 115 (3), and Phys 101 (5).
ALEX PHYS 102 & ALEX PHYS 101 = UBC PHYS 100 (3), UBC PHYS 1st (3).
PHYS 102 Physics for the Life Sciences II (4)
Description:
Second part of a two-semester general-physics algebra-based survey course intended principally for life-science majors and taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics covered include electromagnetism, including DC and AC circuits, light, including geometrical and physical optics, and introduction to atomic and nuclear physics, including radioactivity. Not for Chemistry or Physics majors.
Transfers to: SFU Phys. 102, UNBC Phys 101, UVIC Phys 102 sem 2, and TRU PHYS 120 (3), and UFV Phys 112 (5).
ALEX PHYS 102 & ALEX PHYS 101 = UBC PHYS 100 (3), UBC PHYS 1st (3).
PHYS 141 Engineering Physics I: Mechanics and Modern Physics (4)
Description:
Part I of a two-semester calculus-based general physics course designed for physical science and engineering students and taught in the studio-physics format, including formal laboratory exercises. Topics include translational and rotational motion, energy and momentum, simple harmonic motion, gravitation, and introduction to fluids and/or special relativity, as time permits.
Transfers to: SFU PHYS 140, and UFV PHYS 111.
PHYS 142 Engineering Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism, Optics Optics (4)
Description:
Part II of a two-semester calculus-based general physics course designed for physical science and engineering students and taught in the studio-physics format, including laboratory exercises. Topics include electricity and magnetism, simple DC and AC circuits, electromagnetic waves, and optics.
Transfers to: SFU PHYS 140, and UFV PHYS 111.