Science Academic Plans

The “core plus electives” structure of the Honours Physics (Applied Physics Specialization) program allows students to take a wide variety of course combinations. With judicious selection of elective courses, students can strengthen complementary areas of interest in a specific field in Physics or in another subject area.

The Applied Physics Specialization includes the core requirements for the Honours Physics program and an additional 2.0 units of Physics lectures and labs (PHYS 391/PHYS 391L, PHYS 392/PHYS 392L, PHYS 460A, PHYS 460B). Thus, this specialization has 2.0 fewer units of electives compared with the Honours Physics program. In addition, PHYS 360B replaces the 0.25 unit PHYS lab elective choice available in the Honours Physics program.

Continuing in Honours Physics (Applied Physics Specialization) requires both a cumulative overall average and a cumulative Physics average of 60%.

In order to graduate with an Honours Physics (Applied Physics Specialization) degree, the following requirements must be successfully completed:

1. 22.0 units that include:
   • 11.75 PHYS units: PHYS 121, PHYS 122, PHYS 124, PHYS 131L, PHYS 132L, PHYS 232L, PHYS 234, PHYS 236, PHYS 242, PHYS 242L, PHYS 256, PHYS 256L, PHYS 260L, PHYS 263, PHYS 334, PHYS 342, PHYS 358, PHYS 359, PHYS 360A, PHYS 360B, PHYS 363, PHYS 364, PHYS 365, PHYS 391, PHYS 391L, PHYS 392, PHYS 392L, PHYS 460A, and PHYS 460B
   • 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
   • 6.0 elective units distributed as follows:
   • 2.5 PHYS lecture units that include at least 1.5 units at the 400-level
   • 3.5 units chosen from any subject, with a maximum of 1.5 lab units
2. Enrolment in PHYS 10 when offered

Additional Program Condition:

Notes

1. Students should refer to the course sequence recommended for Honours Physics.
2. A Physics advisor can assist with the addition of PHYS 360B, PHYS 391/PHYS 391L, PHYS 392/PHYS 392L, PHYS 460A, and PHYS 460B into the sequence, and with the selection of course electives.
3. Year One CHEM 120, CHEM 120L, and CHEM 123 may be replaced by Year One BIOL or EARTH courses.
4. PHYS 437A and PHYS 437B may not count toward the 1.5 PHYS lecture units at the 400-level.
5. 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. 
6. PHYS 434, PHYS 442, and PHYS 437A are recommended electives for students wishing to pursue graduate studies.