The Physics Option is intended for students who want to have a better background in the fundamentals of physical science than is available in the Engineering program. There are five required courses:
| PHYS 115 |
Mechanics |
| PHYS 125 |
Physics for Engineers |
| PHYS 234 |
Quantum Physics 1 |
| PHYS 334 |
Quantum Physics 2 |
| ME 250 |
Thermodynamics |
| or |
|
| PHYS 258 |
Thermal Physics |
A student must additionally take three electives from Group A or three electives from group B, subject to availability and timetable constraints.
Group A
| PHYS 359 |
Statistical Mechanics |
| PHYS 364 |
Mathematical Physics 1 |
| PHYS 365 |
Mathematical Physics 2 |
| PHYS 434 |
Quantum Physics 3 |
| PHYS 435 |
Solid State Physics |
| PHYS 444 |
Modern Particle Physics |
| PHYS 454 |
Quantum Physics 4 |
Group B
| PHYS 364 |
Mathematical Physics 1 |
| PHYS 365 |
Mathematical Physics 2 |
| PHYS 375 |
Astrophysics 2 |
| AMATH 475 |
Introduction to General Relativity |
| PHYS 445 |
Modern Optics |
| PHYS 475 |
Astrophysics 3 - Galaxies and Cosmology |
The list of courses in Groups A and B will be subject to change from time to time. For further information, contact the Option Co-ordinator.