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A general course for students who have had no previous physics background. The course covers mechanics, heat, sound, optics and electricity at the introductory level in the classroom and in the laboratory.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C" grade in Precalculus 11, an "S" grade in MATH 1150, or MDT 70 or...

Students examine a range of physics topics, including SI units, vectors, kinematics, mechanics (Newton's laws), circular motion, work, energy, and other topics the instructor chooses. They also learn how to use graphs and vectors to describe and predict phenomena. Students master the basics of...

This course is a quantitative examination of current energy use, resource limitations and environmental impacts, and possible future energy scenarios. The course examines the global energy context, energy fundamentals, current major energy sources such as fossil fuels, hydroelectricity, and nuclear...

A study of the administration of government in Canada, including current social and political patterns in modern large-scale organizations, the organization of the Government of Canada and power of the bureaucracy. This course should be of particular interest to students planning to take Commerce...

A general introduction to Canadian local politics and government, with specific focus on Vancouver and the British Columbia case. Topics will include electoral systems, party politics, local pressure groups, the role of bureaucracy, regional government and the relationship of cities to provincial...