Mathematical Physics

Administrative Committee:

Mathematics and Statistics: W. Abou Salem, J. A. Brooke, A.F. Cheviakov, G. W. Patrick, C. E. Soteros, A.P. Sowa, J. Szmigielski

Physics and Engineering Physics: R. Dick, M. Ghezelbash, C. Rangacharyulu, T. G. Steele, K. Tanaka

Mathematical Physics is a subject drawing its inspiration from both Mathematics and Physics, its main activity is characterized by those conceptual, mathematical frameworks which describe or explain physical phenomena. Accounting for the essential physical features, one builds theories of physical phenomena, in which those features are expressed in precise mathematical terms. The deductions of the theory are expected to be both mathematically precise and to capture some aspect of physical reality. Mathematical Physics extends to the deepest, most difficult and fascinating realms of both Mathematics and Physics. This program was designed by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and Physics and Engineering Physics to meet the needs of students interested in this interdisciplinary subject.

Students in this program are required to consult annually with the program representatives: J. A. Brooke, Mathematics & Statistics, Tel: 306-966-6089, E-mail: brooke@math.usask.ca and R. Dick, Physics & Engineering Physics, Tel: 306-966-6443, E-mail: rainer.dick@usask.ca.

Mathematical Physics is available only in the B.Sc. Honours program. A student who does not meet Honours standards will have the option of completing a B.Sc. Four-year in Mathematics or in Physics.

Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Honours) - Mathematical Physics

Students interested in entering an Honours program should consult advisors in the department concerned before registering for their second year. Of the 120 credit units required for the B.Sc. degree, at least 66 credit units must be at the senior level. Application for admission to Honours is not considered until successful completion of at least 60 credit units with a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 70% overall and at least 70% in the subject of Honours. For further details, please see College Program Requirements and Policies section.

C1 Natural Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)

PHYS 115.3
PHYS 125.3

Choose 9 credit units to be selected from the following areas such that no more than 6 credit units are from any one area:

6 credit units in CMPT is strongly recommended (either CMPT 111.3 and CMPT 115.3 or CMPT 116.3 and CMPT 117.3, depending upon student preferences), both for programmatic and conformity considerations. Including these classes facilitates a range of program options; for example, 6 credit units in CMPT is required for B.Sc. Honours Mathematics and 3 credit units in CMPT is required for B.Sc. Honours Physics, programs closely related to this one.

Computer Science

CMPT 111.3 (recommended)
CMPT 115.3 (recommended)

Chemistry

CHEM 112.3
CHEM 115.3
CHEM 250.3

Earth Science

GEOG 120.3
GEOL 121.3
GEOL 122.3

Biological Sciences

BIOL 120.3
BIOL 121.3

C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)

Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:

ENG 110.6
ENG 111.3
ENG 112.3
ENG 113.3
ENG 114.3
HIST 110.3
HIST 111.3
HIST 114.6
HIST 120.6
HIST 121.3
HIST 122.3
HIST 140.6
HIST 151.3
HIST 152.3
HIST 170.6
INTS 101.12
LIT 100.6
PHIL 110.6
PHIL 120.3
PHIL 133.3

C3 Social Science Requirement

Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:

ANTH 111.3
ARCH 112.3
ARCH 116.3
ECON 111.3
ECON 114.3
GEOG 130.3
LING 111.3
LING 112.3
NS 105.3
NS 106.3
NS 107.3
POLS 111.3
POLS 112.3
PSY 100.3
PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
SOC 111.3
SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
WGST 110.6
WGST 112.3
Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement

Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3 and PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.

C4 Mathematics/Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)

MATH 110.3
MATH 116.3

C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)

No more than 6 credit units in C1 - C5 from any one subject. For example, if you have received credit for ENG 110.6 in C2, you may not take further ENG courses to fulfill this requirement.

Choose 6 credit units from the areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages and/or Fine Arts.

Humanities

CHIN 111.6
CHIN 130.6
CLAS 110.3
CLAS 111.3
CLAS 121.6
CMRS 110.3
CMRS 111.3
CREE 101.6
CREE 120.6
ENG 110.6
ENG 111.3
ENG 112.3
ENG 113.3
ENG 114.3
FREN 103.3
FREN 106.3
FREN 122.3
FREN 125.3
FREN 128.3
FREN 218.3

GERM 114.3
GERM 117.3
GRK 112.3
GRK 113.3
HEB 111.6
HIST 110.3
HIST 111.3
HIST 114.6
HIST 120.6
HIST 121.3
HIST 122.3
HIST 140.6
HIST 151.3
HIST 152.3
HIST 170.6
INTS 101.12
LATN 112.3
LATN 113.3
LING 110.3
LIT 100.6

PHIL 110.6
PHIL 120.3
PHIL 133.3
PHIL 140.3
RLST 110.6
RUSS 114.3
RUSS 117.3
SNSK 101.6
SPAN 114.3
SPAN 117.3
UKR 114.3
UKR 117.3
WGST 110.6
WGST 112.3
Any senior-level humanities course provided that the prerequisite is met.
Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions. CLAS 103.3, CLAS 104.3, CLAS 105.3, and CLAS 106.3 may not be used to fulfill the General Requirement.

Social Sciences

ANTH 111.3
ARCH 112.3
ARCH 116.3
CMRS 110.3
CMRS 111.3
ECON 111.3
ECON 114.3
GEOG 130.3
LING 111.3
LING 112.3
NS 105.3
NS 106.3
NS 107.3
POLS 111.3
POLS 112.3
PSY 100.3
PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
SOC 111.3
SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
WGST 110.6

WGST 112.3
Most senior-level social science courses provided that the prerequisite is met.
PSY 101.3 and NRTH 101.3 may not be used to fulfill the General Requirement.
Most statistics courses are not accepted for credit in the General Requirement.

Languages

CHIN 111.6
CHIN 130.6
CMRS 110.3
CMRS 111.3
CREE 101.6
CREE 120.6
ENG 110.6
ENG 111.3
ENG 112.3
ENG 113.3
ENG 114.3
FREN 103.3
FREN 106.3
FREN 122.3
FREN 125.3
FREN 128.3
FREN 218.3
GERM 114.3
GERM 117.3
GRK 112.3

GRK 113.3
HEB 111.6
LATN 112.3
LATN 113.3
LIT 100.6
RUSS 114.3
RUSS 117.3
SNSK 101.6
SPAN 114.3
SPAN 117.3
UKR 114.3
UKR 117.3
any approved senior-level language course provided that not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Humanities or Languages Requirement.

Fine Arts

ART 111.6
ART 112.6
ART 113.6
ART 136.3
ART 141.3
ART 161.3
ARTH 120.3
ARTH 121.3
CMRS 110.3
CMRS 111.3
DRAM 101.3
DRAM 104.6
DRAM 110.3
DRAM 113.3
DRAM 118.3 (formerly DRAM 116)
DRAM 119.3 (formerly DRAM 117)
DRAM 121.3
MUS 101.3
MUS 105.3
MUS 111.3

MUS 120.2
MUS 121.2
MUS 133.3
MUS 134.3
MUS 150.3
MUS 151.3
MUS 184.3
Any senior-level fine arts course provided that the prerequisite is met.

C6 Major Requirement (78 credit units)

PHYS 231.1
PHYS 230.1
EP 253.1
EP 271.3
MATH 238.3
MATH 266.3
MATH 276.3
MATH 277.3
MATH 301.0
MATH 338.6
MATH 352.3
MATH 366.3
MATH 371.3
MATH 379.3
MATH 401.0
MATH 433.3
MATH 452.3
PHYS 223.3
PHYS 252.3
PHYS 323.3
PHYS 356.3
PHYS 371.3
PHYS 381.3 or PHYS 383.3
PHYS 481.3
PHYS 490.0
STAT 241.3

Choose additional credit units from the following:

At least 6 credit units of Physics courses.

ASTR 411.3
EP 421.3
EP 464.3
MATH 431.3
MATH 432.3
MATH 434.3
MATH 438.3
MATH 439.3
MATH 485.3
PHYS 402.3
PHYS 403.3
PHYS 452.3
PHYS 470.3
PHYS 482.3
MATH 498.3 or PHYS 498.3 may, depending upon the topics, be included. Consult the program representatives.

C7 Electives Requirement (3 credit units)

Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Four-year program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher.

If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Student Office.

Course and Program Catalogue 2012-2013