James Pinfold, PhD, FRSC

Professor, Faculty of Science - Physics
Directory

Fall Term 2025 (1930)

PHYS 124 - Particles and Waves

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

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.

LECTURE A02 (51472)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
TR 14:00 - 15:20



PHYS 292A - Experimental Physics for Engineers

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-0-3)

Experiments in mechanics, electromagnetism and atomic physics. Corequisites: PHYS 244 or 281 or 230, and MATH 209 or 214 or equivalent. Note: Restricted to Engineering students.

LAB C01 (51421)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
T 14:00 - 14:50

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
T 15:00 - 16:50

Winter Term 2026 (1940)

PHYS 292B - Experimental Physics for Engineers

1.5 units (fi 6)(TWO TERM, 0-0-3)

Experiments in mechanics, electromagnetism and atomic physics. Corequisites: PHYS 244 or 281 or 230, and MATH 209 or 214 or equivalent. Note: Restricted to Engineering students.

LAB C01 (82700)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
T 14:00 - 14:50

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
T 15:00 - 16:50