AUMAT 116 - Calculus Concepts and Modelling

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1.5)

Foundational topic of calculus (including differentiation and integration of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions; Fundamental Theorem) with a focus on modelling and elementary differential equations. Prerequisite: Mathematics 30-1. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUMAT 116 or 110.

AUPHY 110 - Mechanics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3/2)

Particle motion, force, Newton's Laws, gravity, work, kinetic energy, potential energy, momentum, systems of particles, rigid body motion, rotational motion, rotational dynamics, angular momentum, conservation principles. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1.

AUPHY 170 - Introduction to Astronomy

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An exploration of the nature of our universe and the process and instruments by which we have come to our present understanding. Topics include: celestial motion; the solar system; electromagnetic radiation, telescopes, and detectors; stars; galaxies; formation and evolution.

AUPHY 120 - Waves, Thermodynamics, and Optics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3/2)

Oscillatory motion, waves on a string, sound waves, interference of waves, temperature, heat, entropy, first and second laws of thermodynamics, geometric optics, interference of light. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1.

AUPHY 270 - Astrophysics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The physics of the Universe. Observational methods. Stars, planetary systems, black holes, galaxies. Big Bang cosmology. Prerequisite: AUPHY 120.