Science Academic Plans

The Honours Physics and Astronomy program is intended for students with a strong interest in astronomy. It provides depth and breadth in physics equal to the Honours Physics program with additional depth in astronomy. This program allows graduates the flexibility to pursue jobs or graduate study in either physics or astronomy. The Honours Co-operative Physics and Astronomy program is in the form of a core of required courses, plus appropriate electives.

Continuing in Honours Co-operative Physics and Astronomy requires both a cumulative overall and a cumulative Physics average of 60%.

In order to graduate with an Honours Co-operative Physics and Astronomy degree, the following requirements must be successfully completed:

1. 22.0 units that include:
   
   • 11.25 PHYS units: PHYS 121, PHYS 122, PHYS 122L, PHYS 124, PHYS 131L, PHYS 175, PHYS 175L, PHYS 234, PHYS 236, PHYS 242, PHYS 242L, PHYS 256, PHYS 256L, PHYS 263, PHYS 270, PHYS 270L, PHYS 334, PHYS 342, PHYS 358, PHYS 359, PHYS 363, PHYS 364, PHYS 370L, PHYS 375, PHYS 474, and PHYS 475
   • 1.0 PHYS elective unit selected from: PHYS 275, PHYS 239, or PHYS 476
   • 2.5 MATH units: MATH 114, MATH 127, MATH 128, MATH 227, and MATH 228
   • 1.25 CHEM units: CHEM 120, CHEM 120L, and CHEM 123
   • 0.5 SCCOM unit: SCCOM 100
   • 5.5 elective units distributed as follows:
     
     • 1.5 PHYS lecture units that include at least 0.5 unit at the 400-level
     • 0.5 PHYS lab unit 300-level or higher
     • 3.5 units chosen from any subject, with a maximum of 1.5 lab units
2. Enrolment in PHYS 10 when offered
3. Co-operative education requirements that include:
   
   • A minimum of four work-terms
   • Four WatPD courses that must include PD 1, PD 11, and two PD elective courses
     
   • Four work-term reports:
   • One completed as part of PD 11
   • Three completed in required WKRPT courses: WKRPT 200S, WKRPT 300S, and WKRPT 400S

Additional Program Condition:

Notes

1. Year One CHEM 120, CHEM 120L, and CHEM 123 may be replaced by Year One BIOL or EARTH courses.
2. PHYS 437A and PHYS 437B may not count toward the 0.5 PHYS lecture unit at the 400-level.
3. The total 0.50 PHYS lab unit may be taken in either terms of Year Three or Year Four.
4. Students wishing to pursue graduate studies should consult with a Physics advisor and a graduate officer in order to choose electives that provide them with the desired background for their choice of graduate program and/or school.
5. PHYS 434, PHYS 442, and PHYS 437A are recommended electives for students wishing to pursue graduate studies.

Recommended Course Sequence

Year One

Fall

Winter

Year Two

Fall

Spring

Year Three

Spring

Winter

Year Four

Fall and Winter