University of Guelph 1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar

X--Degree Programs


Physics

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 the Major in Honours Physics should plan their program in consultation with the Physics departmental advisor.

Major

This major requires the completion of [21.25] credits.

+Semester 1

15-103 [0.50] Biology I
19-104 [0.50] General Chemistry I
27-160 [0.50] Foundations of Programming *
63-120 [0.50] Calculus I
76-100 [0.50] An Introduction to Mechanics
*Students who have a strong background in computing, including extensive programming experience, should consult the Physics Departmental Advisor to determine if they can be exempted from 27-160 and take an elective in its place.

+Semester 2

15-104 [0.50] Biology II
19-105 [0.50] General Chemistry II
63-121 [0.50] Calculus II
76-101 [0.50] Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective

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

Semester 3

63-216 [0.50] Linear Algebra I
63-220 [0.50] Advanced Calculus I
76-244 [0.75] Mechanics I
76-246 [0.75] Electricity and Magnetism I
[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective

Semester 4

63-217 [0.50] Differential Equations I
63-221 [0.50] Advanced Calculus II
OR
[0.50] elective
76-226 [0.50] Experimental Basis of Quantum Physics
76-245 [0.75] Mechanics II
76-247 [0.75] Electricity and Magnetism II

Semester 5

63-310 [0.50] Differential Equations II
63-200 [0.50] Set Theory
OR
89-210 [0.50] Introductory Probability and Statistics
OR
[0.50] elective
76-310 [0.75] Electronics
76-323 [0.50] Quantum Mechanics I
76-324 [0.50] Statistical Physics I

Semester 6

63-326 [0.50] Complex Analysis
OR
[0.50] elective
76-322 [0.50] Waves and Optics
76-340 [0.50] Advanced Mechanics
76-351 [0.50] Intermediate Laboratory
76-404 [0.50] Quantum Mechanics II

++Semester 7

76-418 [0.50] Advanced Electromagnetic Theory
76-424 [0.50] Statistical Physics II
OR
[0.50] elective
76-450 [0.50] Advanced Physics Laboratory
[1.00] elective **

++Semester 8

76-451 [0.50] Advanced Physics Project
[2.00] electives
Three of the electives chosen in Semesters 7 and 8 must be from the following list, and 2 of the courses must be Physics (76-) courses. Students should consult the Physics Departmental Advisor concerning selection of electives and information about other possible physics courses in Semesters 7 and 8.
05-341 [0.50] Systems and Control Theory
05-464 [0.75] Microcomputer Interfacing
38-310 [0.50] Teaching and Learning in Non-Formal Education
46-306 [0.50] Groundwater
76-412 [0.50] Atomic and Molecular Physics
76-413 [0.50] Subatomic Physics
76-415 [0.50] Solid State Physics
78-337 [0.50] Environmental Policy Formation and Administration
87-360 [0.50] Remote Sensing
89-324 [0.50] Applied Regression Analysis
89-351 [0.50] Environmental Risk Assessment

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

Minor

A minor in Physics requires [5.00] credits in physics courses including at least [1.00] at the 300 or 400 level. The following four courses [0.75] each: 76-244, 76-245, 76-246, 76-247 are required; 76-100 and 76-101 ([0.50] each) are strongly recommended.


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