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Year Course ID Course
2026-2027 PHSC 101

Planetary Health & Sustainability I

Offers an interdisciplinary overview of planetary health and sustainability (PHS) through a three-part framework of economic, environmental, and socio-cultural factors. Students will explore basic PHS concepts; examine intersections between Christian theology, Indigenous ways of knowing, and sustainability; and engage a variety of disciplinary and pedagogical perspectives to develop a holistic approach to PHS.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None.
PHYS 111

Fundamentals of Physics I

Students investigate physical reality employing basic principles of Newtonian mechanics which allow the description and explanation of motion: three-dimensional kinematics, dynamics of particles and rigid bodies including work, energy, momentum, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, and fluids.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Physics 12 (3,0)
MATH 123
2025-2026 PHYS 111

Fundamentals of Physics I

Students investigate physical reality employing basic principles of Newtonian mechanics which allow the description and explanation of motion: three-dimensional kinematics, dynamics of particles and rigid bodies including work, energy, momentum, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, and fluids.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 PHYS 111

Fundamentals of Physics I

Students investigate physical reality employing basic principles of Newtonian mechanics which allow the description and explanation of motion: three-dimensional kinematics, dynamics of particles and rigid bodies including work, energy, momentum, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, and fluids.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Physics 12
MATH 123
PHYS 112

Fundamentals of Physics II

The basic principles of classical electromagnetism and waves: mechanical waves, Coulomb's law, electric fields, Gauss's law, Faraday's law, AC circuits, electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 123, PHYS 111. (3,0)
2025-2026 PHYS 112

Fundamentals of Physics II

The basic principles of classical electromagnetism and waves: mechanical waves, Coulomb's law, electric fields, Gauss's law, Faraday's law, AC circuits, electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 PHYS 112

Fundamentals of Physics II

The basic principles of classical electromagnetism and waves: mechanical waves, Coulomb's law, electric fields, Gauss's law, Faraday's law, AC circuits, electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 123, PHYS 111
PHYS 210

Conceptual Modern Physics

A survey of the development of scientific theories, emphasizing the ideas that emerged in physics in the twentieth century. The course is designed so that general audience students become engaged with the conceptual aspects of topics in relativity and quantum mechanics.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second year standing. (3-0 or 3-0; 0-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 PHYS 210

Conceptual Modern Physics

A survey of the development of scientific theories, emphasizing the ideas that emerged in physics in the twentieth century. The course is designed so that general audience students become engaged with the conceptual aspects of topics in relativity and quantum mechanics.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 PHYS 210

Conceptual Modern Physics

A survey of the development of scientific theories, emphasizing the ideas that emerged in physics in the twentieth century. The course is designed so that general audience students become engaged with the conceptual aspects of topics in relativity and quantum mechanics.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 PHYS 215

Stellar & Galactic Astronomy

An introduction to stellar and galactic astronomy, and to the tools and techniques of astronomy. Discussion of the types of stars and their formation, energy production, and end states; the nature of nebulae, star clusters, black holes, galaxies, and quasars; modern cosmology; astrobiology. Several daytime and night-time observation sessions are undertaken. Historical, philosophical, and Christian theological perspectives are considered.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 PHYS 215

Stellar & Galactic Astronomy

An introduction to stellar and galactic astronomy, and to the tools and techniques of astronomy. Discussion of the types of stars and their formation, energy production, and end states; the nature of nebulae, star clusters, black holes, galaxies, and quasars; modern cosmology; astrobiology. Several daytime and night-time observation sessions are undertaken. Historical, philosophical, and Christian theological perspectives are considered.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
PHYS 215

Stellar and Galactic Astronomy

An introduction to stellar and galactic astronomy, and to the tools and techniques of astronomy. Discussion of the types of stars and their formation, energy production, and end states; the nature of nebulae, star clusters, black holes, galaxies, and quasars; modern cosmology; astrobiology. Several daytime and night-time observation sessions are undertaken. Historical, philosophical, and Christian theological perspectives are considered.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Second year standing. (3-0 or 3-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
PHYS 220

Mechanics

Topics in classical mechanics, including particle motion in three dimensions, noninertial reference frames, central forces, rigid body motion, Lagrange's equation of motion, and Hamilton's variational principle

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223; PHYS 111. (3-0 or 3-0; 0-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 PHYS 220

Mechanics

Topics in classical mechanics, including particle motion in three dimensions, noninertial reference frames, central forces, rigid body motion, Lagrange's equation of motion, and Hamilton's variational principle

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 PHYS 220

Mechanics

Topics in classical mechanics, including particle motion in three dimensions, noninertial reference frames, central forces, rigid body motion, Lagrange's equation of motion, and Hamilton's variational principle

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223; PHYS 111
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 PHYS 230

Electricity & Magnetism

Electric fields and potentials of static charge distributions, currents, magnetic fields and the vector potential, electromagnetic induction, electric and magnetic energy, electromagnetic properties of matter.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 PHYS 230

Electricity & Magnetism

Electric fields and potentials of static charge distributions, currents, magnetic fields and the vector potential, electromagnetic induction, electric and magnetic energy, electromagnetic properties of matter.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223; PHYS 112
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
PHYS 230

Electricity and Magnetism

Electric fields and potentials of static charge distributions, currents, magnetic fields and the vector potential, electromagnetic induction, electric and magnetic energy, electromagnetic properties of matter.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223; PHYS 112. (3-0 or 3-0; 0-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
PHYS 240

Physical Chemistry

Introduction to thermodynamics as applied to chemical reactions. The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, free energy and equilibria, phase equilibria and electro-chemistry.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 103 or 111 with CHEM 198 lab; and one of CHEM 104 or 112 with CHEM 199 lab. (3-4)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: CHEM 240.
2025-2026 PHYS 240

Physical Chemistry

Introduction to thermodynamics as applied to chemical reactions. The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, free energy and equilibria, phase equilibria and electro-chemistry.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 PHYS 240

Physical Chemistry

Introduction to thermodynamics as applied to chemical reactions. The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, free energy and equilibria, phase equilibria and electro-chemistry.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 103 or 111 with CHEM 198 lab; and one of CHEM 104 or 112 with CHEM 199 lab
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: CHEM 240
PHYS 310

Topics in Modern Physics

Introduction to the special theory of relativity; the principles of quantum mechanics and its interpretation; aspects of atomic, nuclear and particle physics; and cosmology.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 112; MATH 223. (3-0 or 3-0; 0-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 PHYS 310

Topics in Modern Physics

Introduction to the special theory of relativity; the principles of quantum mechanics and its interpretation; aspects of atomic, nuclear and particle physics; and cosmology.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 PHYS 310

Topics in Modern Physics

Introduction to the special theory of relativity; the principles of quantum mechanics and its interpretation; aspects of atomic, nuclear and particle physics; and cosmology.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 112; MATH 223
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 PHYS 320

Digital Electronics & Instrumentation

To provide students with a working knowledge of basic semiconductor devices and gates and their use for implementing logic devices and simple measurement and control functions, and to provide experience in constructing and using circuit diagrams and test/measurement equipment.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 PHYS 320

Digital Electronics & Instrumentation

To provide students with a working knowledge of basic semiconductor devices and gates and their use for implementing logic devices and simple measurement and control functions, and to provide experience in constructing and using circuit diagrams and test/measurement equipment.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MATH 124; PHYS 230; or instructor's consent
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
PHYS 320

Digital Electronics and Instrumentation

To provide students with a working knowledge of basic semiconductor devices and gates and their use for implementing logic devices and simple measurement and control functions, and to provide experience in constructing and using circuit diagrams and test/measurement equipment.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CMPT 141; MATH 124; PHYS 230; or instructor's consent. (3-0 or 3-0; 0-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
PHYS 321

Differential Equations

First order differential equations, linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, non-linear systems, series solutions, introduction to partial differential equations. Special emphasis is placed on applications to physics and engineering.

Course Credits: 4
MATH 223, 250
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: MATH 321
2025-2026 PHYS 321

Differential Equations

First order differential equations, linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, non-linear systems, series solutions, introduction to partial differential equations. Special emphasis is placed on applications to physics and engineering.

Course Credits: 4
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 PHYS 321

Differential Equations

First order differential equations, linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of differential equations, non-linear systems, series solutions, introduction to partial differential equations. Special emphasis is placed on applications to physics and engineering.

Course Credits: 4
MATH 223, 250
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: MATH 321
PHYS 341

Advanced Physical Chemistry

The fundamental concepts of matter and its structure in relation to energy. Quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetics, and the solid state.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 240
MATH 223
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: CHEM 341
2025-2026 PHYS 341

Advanced Physical Chemistry

The fundamental concepts of matter and its structure in relation to energy. Quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetics, and the solid state.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 PHYS 341

Advanced Physical Chemistry

The fundamental concepts of matter and its structure in relation to energy. Quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetics, and the solid state.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 240
MATH 223
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: CHEM 341
PHYS 360

Optics

Geometrical and physical optics: reflection and refraction, interference, coherence, polarization, diffraction, lasers, and holography.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 230.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2025-2026 PHYS 360

Optics

Geometrical and physical optics: reflection and refraction, interference, coherence, polarization, diffraction, lasers, and holography.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 PHYS 360

Optics

Geometrical and physical optics: reflection and refraction, interference, coherence, polarization, diffraction, lasers, and holography.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 230
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
PHYS 400

DIRECTED STUDY

Students are required to produce an outline of one topic to be studied in consultation with the instructor. A course of reading and/or experimentation is pursued according to the approved outline. Assessment may be via examination and/or a final written report.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in PHYS 312
NB: This course can only be taken with instructor’s consent.
2025-2026 PHYS 400

Directed Study

Students are required to produce an outline of one topic to be studied in consultation with the instructor. A course of reading and/or experimentation is pursued according to the approved outline. Assessment may be via examination and/or a final written report.

Course Credits: 3
NB: This course can only be taken with instructor’s consent.
2026-2027 PHYS 400

Directed Study

Students are required to produce an outline of one topic to be studied in consultation with the instructor. A course of reading and/or experimentation is pursued according to the approved outline. Assessment may be via examination and/or a final written report.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in PHYS 312
NB: This course can only be taken with instructor’s consent.
PMPP 201

Intro to Project Management

An introduction to project management concepts, principles, techniques, and tools. Topics include the five processes and nine knowledge areas of the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide, and an overview of PM software tools.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 PMPP 201

Intro to Project Management

An introduction to project management concepts, principles, techniques, and tools. Topics include the five processes and nine knowledge areas of the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide, and an overview of PM software tools.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 PMPP 201

Intro to Project Management

An introduction to project management concepts, principles, techniques, and tools. Topics include the five processes and nine knowledge areas of the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide, and an overview of PM software tools.

Course Credits: 3
2025-2026 PMPP 302

Project Scope Management Foundation: Project Scope, Schedule Management & Cost Management

A detailed examination of project management scope, time and cost management. The required management knowledge related to the successful management of project scope, time and costs are examined after a review of the critical knowledge area of project integration management.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 PMPP 302

Project Scope Management Foundation: Project Scope, Schedule Management & Cost Management

A detailed examination of project management scope, time and cost management. The required management knowledge related to the successful management of project scope, time and costs are examined after a review of the critical knowledge area of project integration management.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or instructor's consent
PMPP 302

Project Scope Management Foundation: Project Scope, Schedule Management, and Cost Management

A detailed examination of project management scope, time and cost management. The required management knowledge related to the successful management of project scope, time and costs are examined after a review of the critical knowledge area of project integration management.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or permission of instructor.
2025-2026 PMPP 303

Principles, Tools & Practices of Project Risk Management

This course addresses the concepts and processes of project risk management: to increase the probability of the impact of positive risk and minimize the impact of negative risk to the successful completion of a project. Other topics covered include risk management planning, risk identification, risk analysis, risk responses, and risk monitoring and controlling.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 PMPP 303

Principles, Tools & Practices of Project Risk Management

This course addresses the concepts and processes of project risk management: to increase the probability of the impact of positive risk and minimize the impact of negative risk to the successful completion of a project. Other topics covered include risk management planning, risk identification, risk analysis, risk responses, and risk monitoring and controlling.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or instructor's consent
PMPP 303

Principles, Tools, and Practices of Project Risk Management

This course addresses the concepts and processes of project risk management: to increase the probability of the impact of positive risk and minimize the impact of negative risk to the successful completion of a project. Other topics covered include risk management planning, risk identification, risk analysis, risk responses, and risk monitoring and controlling.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or permission of instructor.
2025-2026 PMPP 304

Philosophy: Principles & Practices of Quality Management

Quality Management is at the heart of successful Project Management, and training must be intentional in delivering knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practices of quality management to fulfil the responsibility of a Project Management Program. This foundational course combines the core of the quality management body of knowledge with practical hands-on learning through selective reading, critical thinking, focused discussions, and meaningful case studies.

Course Credits: 3