Physics
The aim of the program is to provide a broad foundation in physics with specific emphasis on electronics, photonics, and solid state physics.
Career examples of our graduates:
- high school teacher
- nuclear industry
- scientific instruments company
- MSc at various physics programs in Ontario
Co-op Experience
All full-time honours students in Physics may apply for the Co-op option. Admission to this limited-enrolment option is competitive and is based on academic record, recent work and volunteer experience, extracurricular activities and interview performance. Physics students complete two work terms of at least 10 weeks each, usually in the summers following their second and third years.
Sample Schedule: Physics with two co-op work terms
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Fall Term | Winter Term | Summer Term |
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| Year 1 | Introduction to Programming Intro to Differential & Integral Calculus Introductory Linear Algebra Mechanics one-half elective credit |
Data Structures I |
Summer Vacation |
| Year 2 | Fundamentals of Chemistry Multivariable Calculus Differential Equations I Electronics Laboratory I Electricity and Magnetism |
Chemical Kinetics & Equilibrium Continuous and Discrete Transforms Optics Classical Mechanics Modern Physics |
Work Term 1 |
| Year 3 |
Electronics Laboratory II |
Analog Electronics Quantum Mechanics II Electromagnetic Theory two elective courses |
Work Term 2
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| Year 4 | Intro to Scientific Computation Solid State Physics two physics elective courses one elective course |
Solid State Device Physics two physics elective courses two elective courses |
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