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(B.Sc.)
Discipline Representative: C.C. Dyer (416-287-7206)
The Programs offered by Physical Sciences are a closely
related group emphasizing coordination among traditional subject
areas. The aim is to provide students with an integrated view
of science.
The following Specialist Programs
are offered by the Physical Sciences Division at Scarborough:
Biological Chemistry
Chemistry
Computer Science (Co-op & Non Co-op)
General Stream
Information Systems Stream
Mathematics Stream
Joint Physics Stream
Joint Statistics Stream
Software Engineering Stream
Environmental Science (Co-op & Non
Co-op)
Environmental Systems Stream
Environmental Biology Stream
Environmental Chemistry Stream
Mathematics
Mathematics and Its Applications
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Physics and Its Applications
Most Programs cover at least two cognate disciplines and, as a result, 14 to 17, full-course equivalents (F.C.E.'s) must be specified in a 20 course degree Program. Many of the Programs have a common first-year core of requirements, allowing students to keep their options open for subsequent choice of Programs.
Students are generally advised to take their courses
in the sequence recommended by their Program of choice. Irreconcilable
timetable differences may arise if courses are delayed to later
years. However, students should be aware that some courses are
offered in alternate years. These courses may be taken in the
student's year of study in which they are offered provided prerequisites
have been satisfied.
Coordinator: C.C. Dyer (416-287-7206)
The Early Teacher Project is designed to produce future high school teachers of Science and Mathematics. It has been developed in cooperation with OISE/UT, University of Toronto. The Physical Sciences Scarborough Specialist Programs are designed to lead to Honours Specialist Ontario Teacher Certification in one or more subjects. To participate students must continue to be registered in a Physical Sciences Scarborough Specialist Program and participate in an orientation session in second year. Subsequently these students will work with experienced teachers in classrooms of primary/secondary schools in the third and fourth years. There will also be a workshop/seminar component organized jointly by University of Toronto at Scarborough and OISE/UT.
The Early Teacher Project will count for academic credit (though not as part of the 20 course requirement of a degree). Successful completion of the Early Teacher Project, together with a Physical Sciences Scarborough Specialist Program with a 2.5 G.P.A. standing in the best fifteen F.C.E.'s will guarantee admission to OISE/UT for at least thirty students each year.
Completion of the Early Teacher Project requires
the completion of PSCD01H/PHY341H and one of PSCD02H/PHY342H or
PSCD03H, irrespective of the particular Program requirements of
Physical Sciences Scarborough Specialist Programs. These courses
may have to be chosen as electives since they are not required
in all our Programs.
The Division offers two co-operative Programs in
conjunction with the specialist Programs in Computer Science and
Environmental Science. See the listings in those disciplines for
details.
Specialist (Co-operative) Program
in Computer Science combines scientific
and mathematical studies with work experience in research and
technology in the private and public sectors. The Program prepares
students for permanent employment in the areas of Information
Technology, Research and Development, as well as for graduate
study in computer science. For further information, consult
the listings under Computer Science (page 51).
Specialist (Co-operative) Program
in Environmental Science provides the
key to understanding and resolving many of the environmental issues
that plague our planet. Problems such as diminishing and polluted
water supplies, acid rain, lake and coastal erosion, disposal
of household, industrial and radio-active wastes are related to
an insufficient understanding of near-surface geology and geological
processes. The Specialist (Co-operative) Program in Environmental
Science provides students with an opportunity to investigate,
analyze and remediate these problems through work placements with
government, consulting, industry and the non-profit sector. For
further information, consult the listings under Environmental
Science (page 79).
The following Major Programs
are offered by the Physical Sciences Division at Scarborough:
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
The Division also offers a Minor Program in Environmental
Science.
Interdisciplinary courses are offered in the Physical
Sciences Division under the PSC designation. They are designed
to be taken by students with a broad interest in Physical Science.
Most of the Specialist Programs offered by the disciplines of
Physical Sciences require one or more PSC courses.
The Division offers an interdisciplinary Specialist
Program in the Physical and Mathematical Sciences. This Program
provides an excellent opportunity to combine studies from a number
of disciplines in Physical Sciences.
Supervisor: M.J.G. Lee (416-287-7246)
This Program provides a framework of courses in the
Physical Sciences based upon a firm Mathematical foundation, relating
Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics and Statistics.
It prepares students for careers in teaching, industry, and government
as well as for further studies at the graduate level.
NOTE:
The two previous streams of this Program have been withdrawn.
Students currently enrolled in Stream A (Mathematical Sciences
Stream) may, with the advice of the supervisor (E. Moore, 416-287-7267)
complete the Program or transfer to the new Program, Mathematics
and Its Applications. See page 135 for Program listing. Students
currently enrolled in Stream B (Physical Sciences Stream) should
seek the advice of the supervisor (M.J.G. Lee, 416-287-7246) with
respect to completing the Program.
CSCB58H Introduction to Computer Science
MATB24H Linear Algebra II
MATB41H Techniques of the Calculus of Several Variations I
PHYB20H Vibrations and Waves
PHYB21H Electricity and Magnetism
PSCB01H Instrumentation of Science
ASTB21H Solar System and Stellar Astrophysics
CHMB22Y Introduction to Physical Chemistry
MATB42H Techniques of the Calculus of Several Variables II
PHYB24H Introduction to Quantum Physics
STAB22H Statistics
ASTB22H Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics
CSCC50H Numerical Algebra and Optimization
CSCC51H Numerical Approximation, Integration and
Ordinary Differential Equations
MATB44H Ordinary Differential Equations
MATB61H Linear Programming and Optimization
MATC34H Complex Variables
MATC46H Differential Equations
MATC61H Stochastic Differential Equations
PHYB23H Physics Laboratory
PSCC01H Physical Principles of Modern Technology
PSCD02H Current Questions in Mathematics and Science
STAB47H Introduction to Probability Theory and Mathematical
Statistics
NOTE:
PSCD01H is a required course for ETP students
Supervisor: M.J.G. Lee (416-287-7246)
The Major Program in Physical Sciences is intended for students desiring a general background in the physical sciences (with emphasis in the area of astronomy, physics and physical chemistry) but who do not intend to pursue graduate studies.
Parallel major Programs for students more interested in the mathematical sciences or in chemistry are offered in Mathematical Sciences, in Chemistry, and in Biochemistry.
The Program requires 8 full-course equivalents as
follows:
Some of these can be deferred to second year, but
then prerequisites for second- and third-year courses must be
carefully checked.
Any 3.5 full-course equivalents from the following*:
NOTE:
Students who think they might subsequently proceed to complete
the Specialist Program in Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Physical
Sciences Stream) should consider taking the courses marked with
an asterisk (*), since these courses are required for the Specialist
Program.
ASTB21H* Solar System and Stellar Astrophysics
CHMB22Y* Introductory Physical Chemistry
MATA23H Linear Algebra I
MATB24H Linear Algebra II
MATB41H* Techniques of the Calculus of Several Variables
I
MATB42H* Techniques of the Calculus of Several Variables
II
PHYB20H Classical Waves
PHYB21H* Electricity and Magnetism
PHYB23H* Physics Laboratory
PSCB01H Instrumentation of Science
PSCC01H* Physical Principles of Modern Technology
STAB22H* Statistics
*Co-requisites and prerequisites must be carefully
checked; for example, MATB41H is a co-requisite for PHYB21H.
A study of the computer control of various digital instruments used in the sciences.
This course will provide a background in the principles of basic electricity and digital circuits sufficient to understand the working and limitations of modern electronic instruments. It will provide hands on experience, including simple programming, using the sensors of modern science, the associated instruments, and the transfer of data to a controlling computer. Instruments to be used might include the digital balance, digital multimeter, digital oscilloscope and the data acquisition (DAQ) card. Various techniques in data analysis will be introduced, including linear and non-linear regression graphing and data presentation using various software packages. Activities will be selected from as large a range of subject areas as possible in: Physics, Chemistry, Environmental and Life Sciences.
Prerequisites: [PHYA10H or PHYA20H]
The principles of modern technology are rooted in the physical sciences. The electrical properties of semi-conducting materials are the foundation of the burgeoning fields of microelectronics and digital computing. The modulation, transmission, and detection of electromagnetic waves are at the heart of the contemporary revolution in communications technology. The principles of thermodynamics set inviolable constraints on the generation and inter-conversion of energy in its various forms. The goals of this course are to present the physical principles underlying digital, communications, and energy technology, and to examine critically the applications of these technologies in modern society.
Prerequisites: PHYB21H, MATB41H, MATB42H
An independent study course to cover an experimental project or series of projects (including computational projects) in the Physical Sciences. Each project would be supervised by a member of the professorial faculty who, in consultation with the laboratory supervisor, would assess the laboratory performance of the student as well as the written report. This course is intended to provide opportunities for experimental work, beyond those available in the formally scheduled laboratory courses, for students registered in a Physical Sciences Scarborough Specialist Program, who have completed the requirements of the first three years of the Program with a G.P.A. of at least 2.5.
Prerequisite: Permission of the Program Supervisor,
who shall consult with proposed supervising faculty.
Current issues involving physical science in modern society. Topics include: complex nature of the scientific method; inter-connection between theory, concepts and experimental data; characteristics of premature, pathological and pseudo-science; how scientific research is organized and funded in Canada; role of communication and publishing; public misunderstanding of scientific method; reasons for current anti-science mood; end of the Golden Era of science; insufficiency of reductionism; trends in modern science.
Exclusion: PHY341H
Prerequisite: Completion of at least one-half of the full-course equivalent requirements of the required courses in any one of the Physical Sciences Scarborough Programs.
Corequisite: Continued participation in one of the Physical Sciences Scarborough Programs.
NOTE:
Where PSCD01H is a Program requirement, it may be replaced by
PHY341H with the approval of the Program supervisor.
Topics of current prominence in the physical sciences and mathematics will be discussed, usually by faculty or outside guests who are close to the areas of prominence. Topics will change from year to year as the sciences evolve.
Exclusion: PHY342H
Corequisite: Continued participation in one of the Physical Sciences Scarborough Programs.
NOTE:
Where PSCD02H is a Program requirement, it may be replaced by
PHY342H with the approval of the Program supervisor.
The benefits and risks to society of computer systems, the trade-offs between the two, and the issues that arise in ethics and public policy. Topics to be covered will include the following:
- Public safety and computer reliability
- The invasion of personal privacy, methods of protection
- Crime with, by, and against computers, including viruses, hacking, software theft, computer-based scams, etc.
- The computerization of the workplace
- Social consequences of a highly computerized society
- Professional ethics in the software industry; codes of conduct
There will be an emphasis on current events that pertain to these topics.
Limited enrolment: 25
Exclusion: CSC300
Prerequisites: Fourteen full-course equivalents including
CSCA06H or CSCA57H or CSCA58H (or, in special cases, CSCA02H and
permission of the instructor)
PSCB20H3 Chaos and Fractals
Prerequisites: MATA26Y or MATA28Y; elementary knowledge
of a programming language such as C, FORTRAN, Basic or Turing.
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