PHYS 124 - Particles and Waves

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)
Open Study: Open, Spring / Summer

Faculty of Science

Algebra-based course primarily for students in life, environmental, and medical sciences. It guides the student through two distinct types of motion: motion of matter (particles) and wave motion. Vectors, forces, bodies in equilibrium, review of kinematics and basic dynamics; conservation of momentum and energy; circular motion; vibrations; elastic waves in matter; sound; wave optics; black body radiation, photons, de Broglie waves. Examples relevant in environmental, life, and medical sciences will be emphasized. Prerequisites: Physics 20 or equivalent, Mathematics 30-1. Physics 30 is strongly recommended. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of PHYS 124, 144, or EN PH 131. Note: To proceed to PHYS 181 after taking PHYS 124, it is strongly recommended that a minimum grade of B- be achieved in PHYS 124.

Winter Term 2026

Lectures

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LECTURE B01
(82760)
200
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (TR)
14:00 - 15:20

Labs

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LAB HM21
(82761)
24
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (M)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB HM81
(88655)
24
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (M)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB HR11
(82765)
24
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (R)
11:00 - 13:50
LAB HR81
(80151)
24
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (R)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB HT11
(82763)
24
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (T)
11:00 - 13:50
LAB HT81
(82762)
24
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (T)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB HW21
(82764)
24
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (W)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB HW81
(84982)
24
2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10 (W)
08:00 - 10:50