Physics
The
physics courses stress the basic procedures of physics and develop physics as a
continuing activity rather than a fixed set of knowledge or facts. Emphasis is
placed on the thinking involved rather than memorization of facts and formulae.
The course is a well-planned growing network of ideas with lab work playing a
role in the development of the concepts. Pre-requisite for Physics 30S is
Science 20F. Also, prior exposure to Introduction
to Applied and Pre-Calculus Math 20S
is strongly recommended.
Physics
30S (PHY 30S) and Physics 40S (PHY 40S)
Physics
30S and Physics 40S courses comprise the same four units: Introduction to
Physics, Mechanics, Fields and Waves. The Grade 11 program is designed to
examine relationships which are primarily linear in nature while the Grade 12
Physics curriculum proceeds to more advanced non-linear relationships.
Advanced
Placement Physics (PHY (B) 32S and PHY(B) 42S)
Physics
32S follows the provincial curriculum closely, but includes topics and exposure
to more challenging problems. In Grade 12, however, the pace picks up
considerably. The complete Manitoba curriculum is covered plus universal
gravitation and optics. Students with a desire to gain a broader background in
Physics before moving on to university benefit considerably from these courses.
They also provide an excellent background for the physics contests which are
written at FRC. In the spring we invite potential AP students from the SCI 20F
and 20FH classes to participate in this challenging program for the following year.
Modern
Physics 541G (MPH (.5) 41G)
This
course is offered in Semester 2 and complements the Physics 42S course. It deals
with topics in the Advanced Placement curriculum such as Electromagnetic
Radiation, Photoelectric Effect, Compton Effect, Atomic Physics, Wave/Particle
Duality, Radioactivity, Half-life, Nuclear Reactions, Nuclear Decay,
Thermodynamics. (Prerequisites: Physics 40S or Physics 42S)
The
physics courses stress the basic procedures of physics and develop physics as a
continuing activity rather than a fixed set of knowledge or facts. Emphasis is
placed on the thinking involved rather than memorization of facts and formulae.
The course is a well-planned growing network of ideas with lab work playing a
role in the development of the concepts. Pre-requisite for Physics 30S is
Science 20F. Also, prior exposure to Introduction
to Applied and Pre-Calculus Math 20S
is strongly recommended.
Physics
30S (PHY 30S) and Physics 40S (PHY 40S)
Physics
30S and Physics 40S courses comprise the same four units: Introduction to
Physics, Mechanics, Fields and Waves. The Grade 11 program is designed to
examine relationships which are primarily linear in nature while the Grade 12
Physics curriculum proceeds to more advanced non-linear relationships.
Advanced
Placement Physics (PHY (B) 32S and PHY(B) 42S)
Physics
32S follows the provincial curriculum closely, but includes topics and exposure
to more challenging problems. In Grade 12, however, the pace picks up
considerably. The complete Manitoba curriculum is covered plus universal
gravitation and optics. Students with a desire to gain a broader background in
Physics before moving on to university benefit considerably from these courses.
They also provide an excellent background for the physics contests which are
written at FRC. In the spring we invite potential AP students from the SCI 20F
and 20FH classes to participate in this challenging program for the following year.
Modern
Physics 541G (MPH (.5) 41G)
This
course is offered in Semester 2 and complements the Physics 42S course. It deals
with topics in the Advanced Placement curriculum such as Electromagnetic
Radiation, Photoelectric Effect, Compton Effect, Atomic Physics, Wave/Particle
Duality, Radioactivity, Half-life, Nuclear Reactions, Nuclear Decay,
Thermodynamics. (Prerequisites: Physics 40S or Physics 42S)
