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    DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
    Head: R. R. Haering
    COURSE REQUIREMENTS
    PHYSICS MAJORS
    Semesters 1 and 2
    Physics 101-3, 102-3
    Mathematics 111-3, 112-3
    Chemistry 101-3, 102-3
    12 Semester hours of electives
    Total: 30 Semester Hours
    Semesters 3 and 4
    Physics 211-3, 221-3, 231-3, 232-3
    Mathematics 213-3, 214-3, 221-2, 231-3
    7 Semester hours of electives
    Total: 30 Semester Hours
    Semesters 5, 6, 7, and 8
    Physics 331-3, 332-3, 341-4, 351-4, 381-4, 382-4, 421-4, 431-4
    Mathematics 411-4, 412-4, 413-4, 414-4
    14 Semester hours of electives
    Total : 60 Semester Hours
    PHYSICS HONORS
    The honors program is identical with the major program up to the
    end of the fourth semester. Entry into the 5th Semester of the honors
    program requires departmental approval. Students will be permitted to
    continue in the honors program only if they maintain an average grade
    of B or higher.
    Semesters 1 and 2
    Physics 101-3, 102-3
    Mathematics 111-3, 112-3
    Chemistry 101-3, 102-3
    12 Semester hours of electives
    Total: 30 Semester hours
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    Semesters 3 and 4
    Physics 211-3, 221-3, 231-3, 232-3
    Mathematics 213-3, 214-3, 221-2, 231-3
    7 Semester hours of electives
    Total: 30 Semester Hours
    Semesters 5, 6, 7, and 8
    Physics 331-3, 323-3, 341-4, 351-4, 381-4, 382-4, 431-4, 421-4,
    421-4, 431-4. 432-4, 461-4, 471-4.
    Mathematics 411-4, 412-4, 413 7
    4, 414-4, 422-4, one of 4314, 461-4,
    462-3.
    Total: 73 or 74 Semester
    Hours
    Foreign Languages:
    Most graduate shcools require some proficiency in one or two foreign
    languages. The study of Russian is recommended by the Department of
    Physics. These who contemplate graduate studies in this field are advised
    to include foreign language courses in their program.
    PRESENTATION OF COURSES
    Semester
    Courses to be Offered
    Summer Semester 1966
    Physics 101-3, 102-3, 211-3, 231-3,
    232-3, 331-3, 323-3, 341-4,
    381-4
    Fall Semester 1966
    Physics 101-3, 102-3, 221-3, 231-3,
    232-3, 331-3, 323-3, 351f'41
    382-4, 411-4.
    Spring Semester 1967
    Physics 101-3, 102-3, 211-3, 231-3,
    232-3, 331-3, 332-3, 341-4,
    381-4, 412-4, 431-4, 471-4.
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    DESCRIPTION OF COURSES
    101-3 General Physics I
    A general survey of mechanics and heat, vectors, statics, dynamics, work,
    energy, power, elasticity, simple harmonic motion, kinetic theory, temp-
    erature, heat transfer, introduction to thermodynamics.
    (3, 1, 0)
    Prerequisite: Mathematics 91 (High School), Mathematics 111-3 must
    precede or be taken concurrently.
    102-3 General Physics II
    A general survey of wave motion, electricity, magnetism, optics, atomic
    and nuclear physics.
    (3, 1, 0)
    Prerequisite: Physics 101-3.
    211-3 Mechanics I
    Kinematics, energy, momentum, free and forced oscillations, elasticity,
    and motion of rigid bodies.
    (3, 1, 0)
    Prerequisite: Physics 102-3 or high standing in Grade 13 (British
    Columbia High Schools) . Physics and Mathematics 120;
    Mathematics 213-3 must precede or be taken concurrently.
    221-3 Electricity and Magnetism I
    Electrostatics and magnetostatics, resistencé, capacitance and in distance;.
    laws of Cosiomb, Ampere and Parsday, DC and AC circuits, consepts of elec-
    tric and magnetic fields leading up to Maxwell's equations.
    (3, 1, 0)
    Prerequisite: Physics 102-3 or high standings in Grade 13 (British
    Columbia High Schools) Physics and Mathematics 120;
    Mathematics 213-3 must precede or be taken concurrently.
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    231-3 Introductory Physics Laboratory I
    Experiments in mechanics, heat, optics, electricity, magnetism, atomic
    and nuclear physics.
    (0, 0, 4)
    Prerequisite: Physics 102-3 or high standing in Grade 13 (British
    Columbia High Schools) Physics and Mathematics 120.
    Mathematics 213-3 and Physics 211-3 or 221-3 must precede
    or be taken concurrently.
    232-3 Introductory Physics Laboratory II
    A continuation of Physics 231-3.
    (0, 0, 4)
    Prerequisite: Physics 231-3.
    :331-3 Intermediate Physics Laboratory I
    Experiments in optics, electronics, atomic and nuclear physics.
    (0, 0, 4)
    Prerequisite: Physics 232-3, Physics 221-3.
    332-3 Intermediate Physics Laboratory II
    A continuation of Physics 331-3.
    (0, 0, 4)
    Prerequisite: Physics 331-3.
    341-4 Heat and Thermodynamics
    Laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic temperature scale, free energy,
    entropy, statistical mechanics, gases, solids and liquids.
    (4, 1, 0)
    Prerequisite: Mathematics 214-3
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    351-4 Optics
    Geomettical and physical optics, interference, diffraction, polarization,
    coherence, spectra, optical instruments.
    (4, 1, 0)
    Prerequisite: Physics 211-3, Physics 221-3.
    381-4 Modern Physics
    Atomic theory, spectra and selection rules, Zeeman effect, X-ray diffraction,
    radioactivity, nuclear structUre, elementary particles, electron scattering,
    thermionic emission, photo-electric effect.
    (4, 1, 0)
    Prerequisite: Physics 211-3, Physics 221-3.
    382-4 Mathematical Physics
    Coordinate systems and curvilinear coordinates, differential and integral
    equations of Physics, special functions, Numerical Methods and approxi-
    mation techniques.
    (4, 1, 0)
    Prerequisite: Mathematics 214-3 and 231-3, Physics 211-3 and Physics 221-3.
    411-4 Mechanics II
    Central forces, rigid body motion, small oscillations, special theory
    of relativity, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics.
    (4, 1, O)
    Prerequisite: Mathematics 214-3 and 231-3, Physics 211-3
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    4:12-4 Quantum Mechanics
    Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, Schrodinger equation, Perturbation theory,
    angular Inomentum, applications.
    (4, 1, 0)
    Prerequisite: Physics 381-4, Physics 411-4 must precede or be taken
    concurrently.
    421-4 Electricity and Magnetism II
    Electrostatics and magnetostatics, potential theory, Maxwell's equations,
    wave propagation, tensor formulation of electromagnetic theory, radiation
    from accelerating charges.
    (4, 1, 0)
    Prerequisite: Physics 221-3 and 382-4.
    431-4 Advanced Physics Laboratory I
    Advanced experiments in Modern Physics.
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    (0, 0, 6)
    Prerequisite: Physics 332-3.
    432-4 Advanced Physics Laboratory II
    A continuation of Physics 431-4.
    (0, 0, 6)
    Prerequisite: Physics 431-4.
    461-4 Solid State Physics
    Crystal structure, lattice vibrations and thermal properties of solids,
    dielectric properties of solids, para-, dia- and ferro-magnetism, free
    electron model, band theory, applications.
    (4, 1, 0)
    Prerequisite: Physics 381-4.
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    471-4 Nuclear Physics
    Nuclear structure, nuclear models, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, scat-
    tering, accelerators, elementary particles.
    (4, 1, 0)
    Prerequisite: Physics 381-4.
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