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 Pre-Calculus Math 20S or Applied 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 one or two extra 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)
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 one or two extra 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)