Honours Photonics (BSc)
The aim of this BSc program is to develop a strong understanding of the theory and application of photonics, with specific emphasis on data communications and networks, and with practical hands-on exposure to optics, fibre optics, and lasers. The program consists of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent).
This schedule serves as a guide to the order that the courses may be taken. Students may follow a different schedule of their choice.
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Fall Term | Winter Term |
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| Year 1 | CP104 Introduction to Programming MA110* Intro to Differential & Integral Calculus (or MA103 Calculus I) MA122 Introductory Linear Algebra PC131 Mechanics 0.5 elective credit |
CP114 Data Structures I MA110* Intro to Differential & Integral Calculus (0.5 elective credit if MA103 taken in Fall) MA121 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs PC120 Digital Electronics PC132 Thermodynamics & Waves |
| Year 2 | MA201 Multivariable Calculus MA205 Differential Equations I PC200° Electronics Laboratory I PC212 Electricity and Magnetism 0.5 elective credit |
MA255 Continuous and Discrete Transforms |
| Year 3 | PC300° Electronics Laboratory II PC321 Quantum Mechanics I PC344 Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics PC364 Data Communications & Networks PC481 Fibre Optics 0.5 elective credit |
PC315 Intro to Scientific Computation PC331 Quantum Mechanics II PC360 Electromagnetic Theory PC454 Solid State Physics 0.5 elective credit |
| Year 4 | PC482 Lasers and Electro-optics 2.0 elective credits |
PC421 Photonic Devices PC474 Optical Networks 1.5 elective credits |
Regulations
- Program must include at least 9 and no more than 11 senior Physics credits.
- The electives must include at least 0.5 senior credit in Physics.
- For progression into the next year, and for graduation, the requirement
will be a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00 (C-) calculated on the Physics courses
and a minimum overall GPA of 4.00 (C-).
- Candidates who have passed all courses of the final year, but have failed
to obtain the requisite average for an honours degree, may elect to receive
a general degree in Physics.
- Maximum of 7 100-level credits are allowed.
Notes
All courses listed are one-half credit, except for courses denoted as follows:
* 1 credit course
° 0.25 credit course
