Since some of the required courses are not offered every semester, students entering the Major in Theoretical Physics should plan their program in consultation with the Physics departmental advisor.

Honours Program Major

This major requires the completion of 21.25 credits.

Semesters 1-3

MATH*2170 [0.50] Differential Equations I

MATH*2210 [0.50] Advanced Calculus II

PHYS*2260 [0.50] Experimental Basis of Quantum Physics

PHYS*2450 [0.75] Mechanics II

PHYS*2470 [0.75] Electricity and Magnetism II

MATH*2000 [0.50] Set Theory

OR

0.50 elective*

MATH*3100 [0.50] Differential Equations II

PHYS*3100 [0.75] Electronics

PHYS*3230 [0.50] Quantum Mechanics I

PHYS*3240 [0.50] Statistical Physics I

MATH*3260 [0.50] Complex Analysis

PHYS*3220 [0.50] Waves and Optics

PHYS*3400 [0.50] Advanced Mechanics

PHYS*3510 [0.50] Intermediate Laboratory

PHYS*4040 [0.50] Quantum Mechanics II

PHYS*4120 [0.50] Atomic and Molecular Physics

PHYS*4180 [0.50] Advanced Electromagnetic Theory

PHYS*4240 [0.50] Statistical Physics II

PHYS*4500 [0.50] Advanced Physics Laboratory

OR

0.50 elective

One 3000 or 4000 level mathematics course

OR

STAT*2100 [0.50] Introductory Probability and Statistics

OR

0.50 elective

PHYS*4130 [0.50] Subatomic Physics

PHYS*4150 [0.50] Solid State Physics

PHYS*4510 [0.50] Advanced Physics Project

One 3000 or 4000 level mathematics course

0.50 elective

*students not taking MATH*2000 must consult the Physics Departmental Advisor

1999-2000 Undergraduate Calendar