Honours Physics (BSc)
The aim of this BSc program is to provide a broad foundation in physics with specific emphasis on electronics, photonics, and solid state physics. 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 |
| Year 2 | CH110 Fundamentals of Chemistry MA201 Multivariable Calculus MA205 Differential Equations I PC200° Electronics Laboratory I PC212 Electricity and Magnetism |
MA255 Continuous and Discrete Transforms PC221 Analog Electronics PC235 Classical Mechanics PC237 Optics PC242 Modern Physics |
| Year 3 | PC300° Electronics Laboratory II PC321 Quantum Mechanics I PC344 Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics 1.5 elective credits |
PC315 Intro to Scientific Computation PC331 Quantum Mechanics II PC360 Electromagnetic Theory PC454 Solid State Physics 0.5 elective credit |
| Year 4 | 2.5 elective credits | 2.5 elective credits |
Regulations
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The electives must include at least three senior credits in Physics and at least one of these credits must be at the 400 level.
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Program must include at least 9 and no more than 11 senior Physics credits.
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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-).
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Maximum of 7 100-level credits are allowed.
Notes
All courses listed are one-half credit, except for:
* 1 credit course
° 0.25 credit course
