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Physics
What is physics?
Physics is the study of interactions and
structures of inanimate matter from the largest observed astronomical
structures to objects smaller than atomic nuclei. Physics principles
are thus relevant for people engaged in research and technology
development in many different areas including energy, the environment,
health, or advanced materials.
Physics as a fundamental science
offers very rigorous methods of inquiry for those interested in pushing
the boundaries of knowledge. It is therefore of interest both to
students who would like to unravel the mysteries of the physical
universe and to students who are interested in advancing modern
technologies. Physics applies to all of these situations because it
focuses on the fundamental laws of nature.
Physics is heavily
engaged in verification of theoretical reasoning by rigorous,
quantitative experimentation. It not surprising that the internet was
invented for physics experiments (see e.g. the CERN website http://www.cern.ch)
nor is it a wonder that miniaturization and fast computing became
feasible due to recent experimental physics discoveries. Since
experimentation is at the heart of the subject, it is also an important
component of undergraduate programs in physics.
As physics
heavily relies on analytical reasoning and quantitative modes of
inquiry, the laws of physics are expressed in mathematical form.
Mathematics is therefore another important component of any
undergraduate physics program.
We have been modernizing the
Honours program in Physics to allow students to focus on subfields of
physics which match their interests and strengths. We offer
specializations in Astronomy, Plasma, Space & Atmospheric Physics,
Material Science, Nuclear Physics and Theoretical Physics. We have
also been working with our partners in Canada and abroad to enhance the
learning experience of our students through research experience and
exchange programs. The 4-year Honours program offers unique
opportunities for experiential learning.
Our programs with several specializations are described below.
Major Average
The major average in Physics programs includes the grades earned in:
- All PHYS and all courses listed in the Major Requirement C6.
Residency Requirements in the Major
To receive a degree in 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.
- PHYS 115.3 and one of PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
- Minimum requirements in Major Requirement C6.
See Residency for additional details.
Bachelor of Science Four-year (B.Sc. Four-year) - Physics
C1 Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
Remaining credit units to be selected from the following areas, such that no more than 6 credit units are from any one area:
Biology
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
Chemistry
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
Computer Science
- CMPT 115.3 or CMPT 117.3
Earth Sciences
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
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 151.3 HIST 152.3 HIST 170.6 INTS 101.12 LIT 100.6 PHIL 110.6 PHIL 120.3 PHIL 133.3
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
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 SOC 112.3 WGST 112.3
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
- 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.
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Any senior-level humanities course provided that the prerequisite is met.
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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 -
Most senior-level social science courses provided that the prerequisite is met.
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INTS 100.3 (formerly PSY 101.3) and NRTH 101.3 may not be used to fulfill the General Requirement.
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Most statistics courses are not accepted for credit in the General Requirement
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 - 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 ARTH 120.3 ARTH 121.3 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 NRTH 101.3
Humanities
Social Sciences
Fine Arts
Courses with No Program Type
C6 Major Requirement (36 credit units)
- EP 253.1
- PHYS 223.3
- PHYS 230.1
- PHYS 231.1
- PHYS 252.3
- PHYS 323.3 or EP 324.3
- PHYS 356.3
- PHYS 371.3
- PHYS 383.3
- PHYS 490.0
Choose additional credit units from the following list to satisfy the 36 credit unit requirement under C6:
- ASTR 213.3
- ASTR 214.3
- ASTR 310.3
- ASTR 312.3
- ASTR 320.3
- ASTR 411.3
- EP 271.3
- EP 311.3
- EP 317.3
- EP 321.3
- EP 353.2
- EP 354.2
- EP 421.3
- EP 431.3
- EP 464.3
- PHYS 322.3
- PHYS 352.3
- PHYS 402.3
- PHYS 403.3
- PHYS 452.3
- PHYS 453.2
- PHYS 461.3
- PHYS 470.3
- PHYS 471.3
- PHYS 481.3
- PHYS 482.3
- PHYS 491.3
- PHYS 492.3
- PHYS 493.6
- PHYS 498.3
- PHYS 499.6
C7 Electives Requirement (45 credit units)
Required Cognate Courses (15 credit units)
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:MATH 223.3 recommended
- MATH 223.3
- MATH 225.3
- MATH 276.3
MATH 224.3 recommended
- MATH 224.3
- MATH 226.3
- MATH 238.3
Students must also complete:
- MATH 264.3 or MATH 266.3
- MATH 331.3 & MATH 339.3
Open Electives (30 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.Recommended Sequence of Courses (B.Sc. Four-year)
Year 1 (30 credit units)
- PHYS 115.3 and PHYS 125.3 (formerly PHYS 121)
- MATH 110.3 and MATH 116.3
- 18 additional credit units
Year 2 (30 credit units)
- CMPT 116.3
- EP 253.1
- EP 271.3
- MATH 223.3 or MATH 225.3 or MATH 276.3
- MATH 224.3 or MATH 226.3 or MATH 238.3
- MATH 264.3 or MATH 266.3
- PHYS 223.3
- PHYS 230.1
- PHYS 231.1
- PHYS 252.3
- 6 additional credit units
Year 3 (30 credit units)
- MATH 331.3 & MATH 339.3
- PHYS 323.3 or EP 324.3
- PHYS 356.3
- PHYS 371.3
- PHYS 383.3
- 12 additional credit units
Year 4 (30 credit units)
- PHYS 490.0
- 12 credit units of Physics/Astronomy electives
- 18 additional credit units
Bachelor of Science Three-year (B.Sc. Three-year) - Physics
C1 Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
Remaining credit units to be selected from the following areas, such that no more than 6 credit units are from any one area:
Chemistry
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
Computer Science
- CMPT 115.3 or CMPT 117.3
Earth Sciences
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
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 151.3 HIST 152.3 HIST 170.6 INTS 101.12 LIT 100.6 PHIL 110.6 PHIL 120.3 PHIL 133.3
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
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 SOC 112.3 WGST 112.3
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
- 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.
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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.
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 -
Most senior-level social science courses provided that the prerequisite is met.
-
INTS 100.3 (formerly 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
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 - 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 ARTH 120.3 ARTH 121.3 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 NRTH 101.3
Humanities
Social Sciences
Fine Arts
Courses with No Program Type
C6 Major Requirement (24 credit units)
- EP 253.1
- PHYS 223.3
- PHYS 230.1
- PHYS 231.1
- PHYS 252.3
Physics Electives
- ASTR 213.3
- ASTR 214.3
- ASTR 310.3
- ASTR 312.3
- ASTR 320.3
- ASTR 411.3
- EP 271.3
- EP 311.3
- EP 317.3
- EP 321.3
- EP 353.2
- EP 354.2
- EP 421.3
- EP 431.3
- EP 464.3
- PHYS 402.3
- PHYS 403.3
- PHYS 452.3
- PHYS 453.2
- PHYS 461.3
- PHYS 470.3
- PHYS 471.3
- PHYS 481.3
- PHYS 482.3
- PHYS 498.3
- PHYS 499.6
C7 Electives Requirement (27 credit units)
Required Cognate Courses (6 credit units)
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:MATH 223.3 recommended
- MATH 223.3
- MATH 225.3
- MATH 276.3
MATH 224.3 recommended
- MATH 224.3
- MATH 226.3
- MATH 238.3
Open Electives (21 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 90 credit unit Three-year program, of which at least 42 must be at the 200-level or higher.Recommended Sequence of Courses (B.Sc. Three-year)
Year 1 (30 credit units)
- PHYS 115.3 and PHYS 125.3 (formerly PHYS 121)
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 116.3
- 18 additional credit units
Year 2 (30 credit units)
- CMPT 116.3
- EP 253.1
- EP 271.3
- MATH 223.3 or MATH 225.3 or MATH 276.3
- MATH 224.3 or MATH 226.3 or MATH 238.3
- MATH 264.3 or MATH 266.3
- PHYS 223.3
- PHYS 230.1
- PHYS 231.1
- PHYS 252.3
- 6 additional credit units
Year 3 (30 credit units)
- 12 credit units of Physics/Astronomy electives
- 18 additional credit units.
Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Honours) - 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 (15-18 credit units)
Choose 3 credit units from the following list:
Biology
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
Chemistry
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
Earth Sciences
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
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 151.3 HIST 152.3 HIST 170.6 INTS 101.12 LIT 100.6 PHIL 110.6 PHIL 120.3 PHIL 133.3
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
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 SOC 112.3 WGST 112.3
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
- 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.
-
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.
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 -
Most senior-level social science courses provided that the prerequisite is met.
-
INTS 100.3 (formerly 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
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 - 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 ARTH 120.3 ARTH 121.3 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 NRTH 101.3
Humanities
Social Sciences
Fine Arts
Courses with No Program Type
C6 Major Requirement (48 credit units)
- EP 253.1
- PHYS 223.3
- PHYS 230.1
- PHYS 231.1
- PHYS 252.3
- PHYS 323.3 or EP 324.3
- PHYS 356.3
- PHYS 371.3
- PHYS 383.3
- PHYS 490.0
Choose additional credit units from the following list to satisfy the 48 credit unit requirement. At least 6 credit units must be at the 400-level.
- ASTR 213.3
- ASTR 214.3
- ASTR 310.3
- ASTR 312.3
- ASTR 320.3
- ASTR 411.3
- EP 271.3
- EP 311.3
- EP 317.3
- EP 321.3
- EP 353.2
- EP 354.2
- EP 421.3
- EP 431.3
- EP 464.3
- PHYS 322.3
- PHYS 352.3
- PHYS 402.3
- PHYS 403.3
- PHYS 452.3
- PHYS 453.2
- PHYS 461.3
- PHYS 470.3
- PHYS 471.3
- PHYS 481.3
- PHYS 482.3
- PHYS 491.3
- PHYS 492.3
- PHYS 493.6
- PHYS 497.15
- PHYS 498.3
- PHYS 499.6
Specialization in Astronomy
- PHYS 493.6 or PHYS 497.15 research project in Astronomy
- ASTR 213.3
- ASTR 214.3
- ASTR 310.3
- ASTR 312.3
- ASTR 320.3
- ASTR 411.3
- PHYS 402.3
- PHYS 403.3
- PHYS 461.3
- PHYS 481.3
- PHYS 482.3
- ASTR or PHYS Special Topics Courses can be used with departmental approval.
Specialization in Atmospheric, Space, and Plasma Sciences
- PHYS 322.3
- PHYS 461.3
- EP 464.3
- PHYS 493.6 or PHYS 497.15 research project in a subject of Atmospheric, Space, and Plasma Sciences
- ASTR 312.3
- ASTR 320.3
- EP 311.3
- EP 321.3
- EP 431.3
- EP 431.3
- PHYS 352.3
- PHYS 402.3
- PHYS 403.3
- PHYS 452.3
- PHYS 470.3
- PHYS 471.3
- PHYS 481.3
- PHYS Special Topics Courses can be used with departmental approval
Specialization in Materials Science
- EP 271.3 and PHYS 470.3 or CHEM 242.3 and CHEM 334.3
- PHYS 493.6 or PHYS 497.15 research project in Material Science
- EP 311.3
- EP 317.3
- EP 321.3
- EP 353.2
- EP 354.2
- EP 421.3
- EP 431.3
- EP 464.3
- PHYS 402.3
- PHYS 403.3
- PHYS 453.2
- PHYS 461.3
- PHYS 471.3
- PHYS 481.3
- PHYS 482.3
- PHYS Special Topics Courses can be used with departmental approval
Specialization in Nuclear Science
- EP 353.2
- EP 354.2
- PHYS 352.3
- PHYS 452.3
- PHYS 453.2
- PHYS 493.6 or PHYS 497.15 research project in Nuclear Science
- PHYS 402.3
- PHYS 403.3
- PHYS 470.3
- PHYS 471.3
- PHYS 481.3
- PHYS 482.3
- PHYS Special Topics Courses can be used with departmental approval.
- A student may also choose Nuclear Science courses from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology with departmental approval.
Specialization in Theoretical Physics
- PHYS 402.3
- PHYS 481.3
- ASTR 411.3
- PHYS 493.6 or PHYS 497.15 research project in Theoretical Physics
- EP 464.3
- MATH 211.3
- MATH 277.3
- MATH 313.3
- MATH 314.3
- MATH 352.3
- MATH 366.3
- MATH 432.3
- MATH 433.3
- MATH 438.3
- MATH 452.3
- PHYS 403.3
- PHYS 452.3
- PHYS 461.3
- PHYS 470.3
- PHYS 482.3
- PHYS or MATH Special Topics Courses can be used with departmental approval.
C7 Electives Requirement
Required Cognate Courses (18 credit units)
- MATH 223.3 or MATH 225.3 or MATH 276.3 (MATH 223.3 recommended)
- MATH 224.3 or MATH 226.3 or MATH 238.3 (MATH 224.3 recommended)
- MATH 264.3 or MATH 266.3
- MATH 331.3 & MATH 339.3
- MATH 379.3
Open Electives
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 Honours 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.
Recommended Sequence of Courses (B.Sc. Honours)
Year 1 (30 credit units)
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 125.3 (or PHYS 117.3)
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 116.3
- CMPT 111.3 (or CMPT 116.3)
- CMPT 115.3 (or CMPT 117.3)
- 12 additional credit units
Year 2 (30 credit units)
- EP 253.1
- MATH 223.3 (or MATH 225.3 or MATH 276.3)
- MATH 224.3 (or MATH 226.3 or MATH 238.3)
- MATH 266.3 (or MATH 264.3)
- PHYS 223.3
- PHYS 230.1
- PHYS 231.1
- PHYS 252.3
- 12 additional credit units
Year 3 (30 credit units)
- MATH 331.3 & MATH 339.3
- MATH 379.3
- PHYS 323.3 or EP 324.3
- PHYS 356.3
- PHYS 371.3
- PHYS 383.3
- 9 additional credit units in senior PHYS, EP or ASTR courses
Year 4 (30 credit units)
PHYS 493.6
18 additional credit units in senior PHYS, EP or ASTR courses
6 additional credit units
Double Honours in Physics and a Second Discipline
Double Honours Programs may be taken in combinations of two subjects. In this program at least 36 credit units will normally be taken in each subject. The two departments together may specify up to 84 credit units. For further details, please see the Academic Information and Policies section.
A Double Honours program allows concentration in Physics and a second subject. Students who wish to pursue a Double Honours degree are required to consult the two departments concerned. Admission is based on departmental recommendation and College approval.
C1 Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
- PHYS 125.3 or PHYS 117.3 with a PHYS 117.3 grade of 70% or higher
Remaining credit units to be selected from the following areas, such that no more than 6 credit units are from one area:
Biology
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
Chemistry
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
Computer Science
- CMPT 115.3 or CMPT 117.3
Earth Sciences
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
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 151.3 HIST 152.3 HIST 170.6 INTS 101.12 LIT 100.6 PHIL 110.6 PHIL 120.3 PHIL 133.3
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
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 SOC 112.3 WGST 112.3
Choose 6 credit units from the following:
- 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.
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Any senior-level humanities course provided that the prerequisite is met.
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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 -
Most senior-level social science courses provided that the prerequisite is met.
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INTS 100.3 (formerly PSY 101.3) and NRTH 101.3 may not be used to fulfill the General Requirement.
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Most statistics courses are not accepted for credit in the General Requirement
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 - 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 ARTH 120.3 ARTH 121.3 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 NRTH 101.3
Humanities
Social Sciences
Fine Arts
Courses with No Program Type
C6 Major Requirement (30 credit units)
- PHYS 223.3
- PHYS 252.3
- PHYS 356.3
- PHYS 371.3
- PHYS 383.3
- PHYS 490.0
Phyics Electives
Choose 15 credit units from the following:
- ASTR 213.3
- ASTR 214.3
- ASTR 310.3
- ASTR 312.3
- ASTR 320.3
- ASTR 411.3
- EP 253.1
- EP 271.3
- EP 311.3
- EP 317.3
- EP 321.3
- EP 353.2
- EP 354.2
- EP 421.3
- EP 431.3
- EP 464.3
- PHYS 230.1
- PHYS 231.1
- PHYS 322.3
- PHYS 323.3 or EP 324.3
- PHYS 352.3
- PHYS 356.3
- PHYS 371.3
- PHYS 383.3
- PHYS 402.3
- PHYS 403.3
- PHYS 452.3
- PHYS 453.2
- PHYS 461.3
- PHYS 470.3
- PHYS 471.3
- PHYS 481.3
- PHYS 482.3
- PHYS 491.3
- PHYS 492.3
- PHYS 493.6
- PHYS 498.3
- PHYS 499.6
C7 Electives Requirement
Required Cognate Courses (12 credit units)
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:MATH 223.3 recommended
- MATH 223.3
- MATH 225.3
- MATH 276.3
MATH 224.3 recommended
- MATH 224.3
- MATH 226.3
- MATH 238.3
Students must also complete MATH 331.3 & MATH 339.3
Open Electives
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 Double Honours 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.
Mathematical Physics
The Departments of Mathematics and Statistics and Physics and Engineering Physics have developed an interdisciplinary program in Mathematical Physics. Interested students, particularly students interested in applied mathematics and theoretical physics, should consult the mathematical physics section of the Calendar.
Physics - Minor
Students who, in conjunction with a major in a different subject or an interdisciplinary program, take 18 credit units or more of Physics or Engineering Physics courses from the following lists will receive a Minor in Physics. At least 3 credit units must be at the 300- or 400-level. A maximum of 9 credit units at the 100-level may be counted toward these requirements. Courses listed under the “C6 Major Requirement” of the student’s program Major cannot be used to meet requirements for the Minor.
Requirements
Choose 18 credit units from the following:
- EE 202.3
- EP 228.3
- EP 271.3
- EP 311.3
- EP 317.3
- EP 320.3
- EP 321.3
- EP 324.3
- EP 325.3
- EP 413.3
- EP 414.3
- EP 421.3
- EP 431.3
- EP 464.3
