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Mathematical Physics
Administrative Committee:
Mathematics and Statistics: W. Abou Salem, J. A. Brooke, G. W. Patrick, A. F. Shevyakov, C. E. Soteros, A.P. Sowa, J. Szmigielski (Chair of Committee)
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. Szmigielski, Mathematics & Statistics, Tel: 306-966-6093, E-mail: szmigiel@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.
Residency Requirements in the Major
To receive a degree in Mathematical Physics, students must complete at least two-thirds of the following coursework (to the nearest highest multiple of 3 credit units) from the University of Saskatchewan.
- Minimum requirements in Major Requirement C6.
See Residency for additional details.
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.A. Honours 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 the Academic Information and Policies section.
C1 Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
PHYS 115.3PHYS 125.3Choose 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.
Biology
Chemistry
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CHEM 250.3
Computer Science
- CMPT 111.3 (recommended)
- CMPT 115.3 (recommended)
Earth Sciences
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
- 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, PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
- NRTH 101.3 may not be used to fulfill the Social Science Requirement.
C4 Mathematics and Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
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
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Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
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CLAS 103.3, CLAS 104.3, CLAS 105.3, and CLAS 106.3 may not be used to fulfill the General Requirement.
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CLAS 110.3
- CLAS 111.3
- 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 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 112.3
Social Sciences
- 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 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- WGST 112.3
Fine Arts
- Any senior-level fine arts course provided that the prerequisite is met.
- ART 111.6
- ART 112.6
- ART 113.6
- ART 136.3
- ART 141.3
- ART 161.3
- DRAM 101.3
- DRAM 104.6
- DRAM 110.3
- DRAM 113.3
- DRAM 118.3 (formerly DRAM 116)
- DRAM 119.3 (formerly DRAM 117)
- 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
Courses with No Program Type
- NRTH 101.3
C6 Major Requirement (78 credit units)
- EP 253.1
- EP 271.3
- MATH 238.3
- MATH 266.3
- MATH 276.3
- MATH 277.3
- MATH 301.0
- MATH 331.3 & MATH 339.3
- MATH 352.3
- MATH 366.3
- MATH 371.3
- MATH 379.3
- MATH 401.0
- MATH 433.3
- MATH 452.3
- PHYS 231.1
- PHYS 230.1
- PHYS 223.3
- PHYS 252.3
- PHYS 323.3
- PHYS 356.3
- PHYS 371.3
- PHYS 383.3
- PHYS 481.3
- PHYS 490.3
- 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.
