Wilfrid Laurier University Undergraduate Academic Calendar - 2011/2012
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Faculty of Science  Physics & Computer Science  Physics (PC/CP Dept)  Honours BSc Physics 

Honours BSc Physics

The aim of the program is to provide a broad foundation in physics with specific emphasis on electronics, photonics, and solid state physics. The Honours BSc Physics program consists of 20.0 credits, of which no more than 7.0 credits may be at the 100 level. The program must include at least 9.0 and no more than 11.0 senior Physics credits. The electives must include at least 3.0 senior credits in Physics, at least 1.0 of which must be at the 400 level.

Additional Information
 
Schedule and Required Courses

The following schedule incorporates all program requirements.

Honours BSc Physics
 Year of Program
 Fall Term Winter Term
1 CP104
MA110* (or MA103), MA122
PC131
0.5 elective credit		 CP114,
MA110*, MA121
PC120, PC132
(0.5 elective credit if MA103 taken)
2 CH110
MA201, MA205
PC200°, PC212
 MA255
PC221, PC235, PC237, PC242
3 PC300°, PC321
PC344
1.5 elective credits		 PC331, PC360, PC454
1.0 elective credit
4 PC315
2.0 elective credits		 2.5 elective credits

Note

For progression into the next year, and for graduation, the requirement will be a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00 calculated on the Physics courses and a minimum overall GPA of 4.00.

 
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