Physics courses for university degree and transfer programs
PHYS 050 Basic Principles of Physics
A college preparatory course. Topics include the study of motion, Newton’s laws, momentum, energy, properties of matter, heat, sound, light, and electricity.
PHYS 060 Physics, Provincial Level
Physics 060 is the equivalent of Physics 12 (Provincial Level Physics). It is intended as preparation for first-year university or college courses in physics. Core topics include two-dimensional kinematics and dynamics, electrostatics, electromagnetism, waves, and optics. Optional topics include fluids, DC and AC circuits, electronics, special relativity, quantum physics, and nuclear physics.
PHYS 102 Basic Physics I
A non-calculus survey of mechanics, heat and vibrations. This course includes the topics of linear motion, projectile motion, newton's laws, energy, momentum, circular and rotational motion, thermal properties of matter, vibrations and sound.
PHYS 103 Basic Physics II
A non-calculus survey of optics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. This course includes the topics of light, geometrical and physical optics, electrostatics, circuits, electro-magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics.
PHYS 104 Fundamental Physics I
A calculus-based survey of mechanics and thermodynamics. This course is designed for students interested in further study in Physical Science and Engineering.
PHYS 105 Fundamental Physics II
A calculus-based survey of waves, sound, optics, electricity and magnetism. This course is designed for students interested in further study in Physical Science and Engineering.
PHYS 200 Principles of Mechanics
This physics (engineering) course is designed to further the student's ability to apply Newton's laws of motion to problems which involve the following concepts: coordinate systems; free body diagram; equivalent force systems; the statics of particles and rigid bodies; friction and force; particle mass and acceleration. Problem-solving is emphasized, where both analytic (vector) and graphic techniques are used to solve the assigned problems.
PHYS 201 Applied Mechanics
A continuation of PHYS 200, the content of this course is based upon the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. The purpose of this course is to develop the student's understanding of the following physical concepts: both absolute and relative velocity and acceleration (kinematics); relative motion; kinetics of both particles and rigid bodies; work, energy and potential energy; impulse (linear/angular) and momentum (linear/angular); conservation of energy and momentum.
PHYS 202 Electricity and Magnetism
Fundamentals of electric and magnetic fields, motion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields. Basic DC and AC circuit theory. Maxwell’s equations.
PHYS 210 Relativity and Quanta
This course is concerned with topics in modern physics. It aims to promote fundamental understanding of physical concepts and theories of modern physics. Topics include the special theory of relativity, Lorentz transformations, dynamics and conservation laws, quantum physics, the experimental evidence for quantization, basic concepts in quantum mechanics and their application to simple systems of atoms and nuclei.
PHYS 50 Basic Principles of Physics - Advanced Level
This course covers concepts in linear motion, Newton’s laws, heat, electricity and light and sound and uses kinematics and measurement to quantify physical changes. A strong lab component enables practical students learning.
Students meet with an instructor at the campus nearest them to discuss their goals and assess their skill level. Available in Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, and Trail.
This course prepares students for further studies in physics and is equivalent to a Grade 11 level physics.
PHYS 60 Physics - Provincial Level
This course covers topics similar to those in Physics 50 but in greater detail and with a greater mathematical emphasis. This is a non-calculus course. It includes the topics of linear motion, Newton's laws, energy, circular motion, gravitation and heat exchange.
Students meet with an instructor at the campus nearest them to discuss their goals and assess their skill level. May be available in Grand Forks, Nelson, and Trail.
This course prepares students for post secondary studies in physics or for the Electrical Entry trades program. It is equivalent to a Grade 12 level physics.
PHYS 63 Physics Part 2 - Provincial Level
Provincial Level Physics in two parts, is an option for students primarily following a self-paced format. Phys 63 is equivalent to the second half of Physics 12 at the high-school level. This course covers topics similar to those in Physics 50 but in greater detail and with a greater mathematical emphasis. This is a non-calculus course. Topics covered in Physics 63 include: momentum, electrostatic, electromagnetism, vibrations and waves.
