X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Theoretical Physics (THPY)

Department of Physics, College of Physical and Engineering Science

Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor. 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 Faculty Advisor.

Major (Honours Program)

This major requires the completion of 21.25 credits. At least 1.00 of these credits must be obtained from the completion of Arts and/or Social Science courses.

Semester 1
CHEM*1040 [0.50] General Chemistry I
CIS*1500 [0.50] Introduction to Programming
MATH*1200 [0.50] Calculus I
PHYS*1000 [0.50] An Introduction to Mechanics
One of
BIOL*1070 [0.50] Discovering Biodiversity
BIOL*1080 [0.50] Biological Concepts of Health
BIOL*1090 [0.50] Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule of studies available at: http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/revisedss
Semester 2
CHEM*1050 [0.50] General Chemistry II
MATH*1210 [0.50] Calculus II
PHYS*1010 [0.50] Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
One of
BIOL*1070 [0.50] Discovering Biodiversity
BIOL*1080 [0.50] Biological Concepts of Health
BIOL*1090 [0.50] Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
0.50 Arts or Social Science electives
Note: students who have taken physics courses other than PHYS*1000 in Semester 1 and PHYS*1010 in Semester 2, may proceed to semester 3 with the permission of the Department of Physics
Semester 3
MATH*2160 [0.50] Linear Algebra I
MATH*2200 [0.50] Advanced Calculus I
PHYS*2440 [0.75] Mechanics I
PHYS*2460 [0.75] Electricity and Magnetism I
One of:
STAT*2040 [0.50] Statistics I
0.50 Arts electives
0.50 Social Science electives
Semester 4
MATH*2170 [0.50] Differential Equations I
PHYS*2260 [0.50] Quantum Physics
PHYS*2450 [0.75] Mechanics II
PHYS*2470 [0.75] Electricity and Magnetism II
One of:*
MATH*2210 [0.50] Advanced Calculus II
0.50 electives
Semester 5
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
One of:
MATH*2000 [0.50] Set Theory
0.50 electives
Semester 6
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
Semester 7
PHYS*4120 [0.50] Atomic and Molecular Physics
PHYS*4180 [0.50] Advanced Electromagnetic Theory
PHYS*4240 [0.50] Statistical Physics II
Two of:
PHYS*4001 [0.50] Research in Physics
PHYS*4500 [0.50] Advanced Physics Laboratory
One 3000 or 4000 level mathematics course
0.50 electives
0.50 electives
Note: Either PHYS*4001/2 in semesters 7 and 8, or PHYS*4300 in semester 8, must be taken.
Semester 8
PHYS*4130 [0.50] Subatomic Physics
PHYS*4150 [0.50] Solid State Physics
One of:
PHYS*4002 [0.50] Research in Physics
PHYS*4300 [0.50] Inquiry in Physics
One 3000 or 4000 level mathematics course
0.50 electives
Note: Either PHYS*4001/2 in semesters 7 and 8, or PHYS*4300 in semester 8, must be taken.
*those not taking MATH*2210 in Semester 4 must consult the Department of Physics Departmental Advisor
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