Science Academic Programs and Plans

Advisors: See Faculty of Science academic advisors.

Honours Physics and Astronomy is available in both systems of study: regular and co-operative.

The Honours Physics and Astronomy plan is in the form of a core of required courses, plus appropriate electives, integrated with five work terms for those in the co-op system. It is intended for students with a strong interest in astronomy and provides depth and breadth in physics equal to the Honours Physics plan with additional depth in astronomy. This plan allows graduates the flexibility to pursue jobs or graduate study in either physics or astronomy. 

Continuing in Honours Physics and Astronomy (regular and co-op) requires both a minimum cumulative overall and a minimum cumulative Physics average of 60%.

Successful completion requires:

1. 22.0 units distributed as follows:
   
   • 11.25 PHYS units: PHYS 121, PHYS 121L, PHYS 122, PHYS 122L, PHYS 124, PHYS 175, PHYS 175L, PHYS 234, PHYS 242, PHYS 242L, PHYS 249, PHYS 256, PHYS 256L, PHYS 263, PHYS 267, PHYS 270L, PHYS 334, PHYS 342, PHYS 358, PHYS 359, PHYS 363, PHYS 364, PHYS 370L, PHYS 375, PHYS 474, PHYS 475
   • 1.0 PHYS elective unit selected from: PHYS 275, PHYS 349, PHYS 476
   • 2.0 MATH units: MATH 127, MATH 128, MATH 227, MATH 228
   • 1.25 CHEM units: CHEM 120, CHEM 120L, CHEM 123
   • 0.5 CS unit: CS 114
   • 0.5 ENGL unit: ENGL 193/SPCOM 193
   • 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 program requirements (when applicable) that include:
   • A minimum of four work terms: COOP 1, COOP 2, COOP 3, COOP 4.
   • A minimum of three work-term reports: one as part of PD 11, WKRPT 200S, WKRPT 300S.
   • A minimum of four Professional Development courses: PD 1, PD 11, and two other PD courses.

Additional condition:

A maximum of 3.0 SCI units may be counted.

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 437A, and PHYS 442 are recommended electives for students wishing to pursue graduate studies.

Recommended Course Sequences

See regular plan.

See co-op plan.