11.11 Physics and Physical Oceanography
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The following undergraduate programs are available in the Department:
Applied Mathematics and Physics Joint Honours
Applied Mathematics and Physics Joint Major
Chemistry and Physics Joint Honours
Computer Science and Physics Joint Honours
Computer Science and Physics Joint Major
Earth Sciences and Physics Joint Honours
Earth Sciences and Physics Joint Major
Geophysics and Physical Oceanography Joint Honours
Human Biosciences and Physics Joint Honours
Honours in Environmental Physics
Honours in Ocean Physics
Honours in Physics
Major in Environmental Physics
Major in Ocean Physics
Major in Physics
Minor in Applied Science - Electrical Engineering for Majors and Honours (see Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science)
Minor in Physics
Details of Joint Major and Joint Honours programs are given under Joint Program Regulations. Other joint programs may be arranged in consultation with the departments concerned.
Physics and Physical Oceanography course descriptions are found at the end of the Faculty of Science section under Course Descriptions, Physics and Physical Oceanography.
Notes:
The attention of students intending to follow any one of the programs listed above is drawn to the University Regulations (Undergraduate), General Academic Regulations (Undergraduate), governing the appropriate degree. Additional Departmental requirements are given below.
Faculty advisors are available to provide advice to students who are registered in, or who are considering registering in, any of the programs. Students are urged to consult with these advisors at their earliest opportunity in order to ensure that they select appropriate courses and programs. Students with credits in Physics courses which are not listed in this calendar should consult with the Department.
The six course stream consisting of Physics 1050, 1051, 2053, 2055, 2750, and 2820 or alternatively the seven course stream of Physics 1020, 1021, 1051, 2053, 2055, 2750, and 2820 is intended to provide a cohesive overview of Physics for potential Physics majors. Students who receive a grade of greater than 70% in Physics 1020 may proceed directly into Physics 1051 without taking Physics 1021.
Physics 1050 is recommended for students who have completed Level II Physics, Level III Physics and Level III Advanced Mathematics. Mathematics 1000 must be taken at the same time as, or be successfully completed prior to, taking Physics 1050. Students who have successfully completed Mathematics 1000 and Physics 1050 are required to register for or successfully complete Mathematics 1001 before registering for Physics 1051.
Physics 1020 is intended for students who have no background in Physics or who are pursuing degree programs which do not require Physics 1050. Students who successfully complete Physics 1020 (with a grade of at least 70%) and Mathematics 1000 are eligible for admission to Physics 1051. Students may receive credit for only one of Physics 1050 and 1020.
Students who have successfully completed Advanced Placement courses in both Physics and Mathematics will normally be eligible for direct entry into Physics 1051, which can be taken concurrently with Physics 2053 and 2750. Eligible students are advised to consult the Department.
Where circumstances warrant, any prerequisites listed below may be waived by the Head of the Department.
11.11.1 Minor in Physics