Department of Physics, College of Physical & Engineering Science.

A grade of 70% in the physics and mathematics courses of semesters 1 and 2 are normally required for admission to semester 3 of this program.

Since some of the required courses are not offered every semester, students entering Honours Physics should plan their program in consultation with the Physics Department.

Specialized Honours

One biological science course from 17-115, 65-100, 92-102.

19-104 General Chemistry I

27-120 Introduction to Computing *

63-120 Calculus I

76-100 An Introduction to Mechanics

One biological science course from 17-115, 65-100, 92-102.

19-105 General Chemistry II

27-150 Introduction to Programming *

63-121 Calculus II

76-101 Fundamental Laws of Physics

Students who have a strong background in computing, including programming experience, should consult with the Physics Department to determine if they should take 27-120 and 27-150.

Students who have taken physics courses other than those listed for semesters 1 and 2, may proceed to semester 3 with the permission of the Physics Department.

+The MPC2 courses provide another route into Semester 3. MPC2 students should consult the Program Counsellor concerning course selection for Semesters 1 and 2.

Semester 3

63-216 Linear Algebra I

63-220 Advanced Calculus I

76-244 Mechanics I

76-246 Electricity and Magnetism I

One Arts or Social Science elective.

63-217 Differential Equations I

63-221 Advanced Calculus II

OR

One elective.

76-226 Experimental Basis of Quantum Physics

76-245 Mechanics II

76-247 Electricity and Magnetism II

63-310 Differential Equations II

63-200 Set Theory

OR

89-210 Introductory Probability and Statistics

OR

One elective.

76-310 Electronics

76-323 Quantum Mechanics I

76-324 Statistical Physics I

63-326 Complex Analysis

OR

One elective.

76-322 Waves and Optics

76-340 Advanced Mechanics

76-351 Intermediate Laboratory

One Arts or Social Science elective.

76-404 Quantum Mechanics II

76-418 Advanced Electromagnetic Theory

76-424 Statistical Physics II

OR

One elective.

76-450 Advanced Physics Laboratory

One elective.

76-451 Advanced Physics Project

Three courses, 2 of which must be Physics (76-) courses, from the following list:

05-341 Systems and Control Theory

38-310 Teaching and Learning in Non-Formal Education

46-306 Groundwater

76-412 Atomic and Molecular Physics

76-413 Subatomic Physics

76-415 Solid State Physics

78-337 Environmental Policy Formation and Administration

87-360 Remote Sensing

89-324 Applied Regression Analysis

89-351 Environmental Risk Assessment

One elective.

NOTE: Students going on to graduate school in physics should take 76-412, 76-413, 76-415, 76-424.

Major

1. At the 100-level - not more than 3 courses, normally taken in semester 1 and 2. 76-100 and 76-101 are strongly recommended.
2. At the 200-level - not more than 6 courses to be taken. The courses 76-244, 76-245, 76-246 and 76-247 are required.
3. At the 300 and 400 level -a sufficient number of courses to bring the total up to 16. At least 2 courses at the 400 level are required; 76-404 is recommended.

A minor in Physics requires 10 physics courses including at least 2 courses at the 300 or 400 level and not more than 3 at the 100-level. 76-244, 76-245, 76-246, 76-247 are required; and 76-100 and 76-101 are strongly recommended.

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar X--Degree Programs Bachelor of Science - B.Sc.