Minors, Options, Joint Programs, and International Partnerships

Advisors: See Faculty of Science, academic advisors.

The Astrophysics Minor is intended for students in Physics but can be taken by students in other programs, both within and outside of the Faculty of Science.

Successful completion of this minor requires:

1. 5.0 units that include:
   
   • 1.0 PHYS unit: PHYS 121 and PHYS 122
   • 2.0 PHYS elective units selected from: PHYS 175, PHYS 275, PHYS 375, PHYS 474, PHYS 475, or PHYS 476
   • 2.0 PHYS elective units
2. A minimum cumulative average of 60% in all PHYS courses.

Notes

1. At least 1.5 PHYS lecture units must be 300-level or higher.
2. No more than 1.0 PHYS lab unit can count toward this minor.
3. An Astrophysics Minor will not be awarded with an Honours major in Physics and Astronomy.