X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Theoretical Physics (THPY)
Department of Physics, College of Physical and Engineering Science
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult
the Faculty Advisor. Since some of the required courses are not offered every semester, students entering the Major in Theoretical
Physics should plan their program in consultation with the Faculty Advisor.
Major (Honours Program)
This major requires the completion of 21.25 credits. At least 1.00 of these credits must be obtained from the completion of
Arts and/or Social Science courses.
Semester 1
| CHEM*1040 |
[0.50] |
General Chemistry I |
| CIS*1500 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Programming |
| IPS*1500 |
[1.00] |
Integrated Mathematics and Physics I |
| One of |
| BIOL*1070 |
[0.50] |
Discovering Biodiversity |
| BIOL*1080 |
[0.50] |
Biological Concepts of Health |
| BIOL*1090 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology |
|
| Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course
in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule
of studies available at: http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/revisedss |
Semester 2
| CHEM*1050 |
[0.50] |
General Chemistry II |
| IPS*1510 |
[1.00] |
Integrated Mathematics and Physics II |
| One of |
| BIOL*1070 |
[0.50] |
Discovering Biodiversity |
| BIOL*1080 |
[0.50] |
Biological Concepts of Health |
| BIOL*1090 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology |
|
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives |
| Note: students who have taken physics courses other than IPS*1500 or PHYS*1000 in Semester 1 and IPS*1510 or PHYS*1010 in Semester 2, may proceed to semester 3 with the permission of the Department of Physics |
Semester 3
| MATH*2160 |
[0.50] |
Linear Algebra I |
| MATH*2200 |
[0.50] |
Advanced Calculus I |
| PHYS*2440 |
[0.75] |
Mechanics I |
| PHYS*2460 |
[0.75] |
Electricity and Magnetism I |
| One of: |
| STAT*2040 |
[0.50] |
Statistics I |
| 0.50 Arts electives |
| 0.50 Social Science electives |
|
Semester 7
| PHYS*4120 |
[0.50] |
Atomic and Molecular Physics |
| PHYS*4240 |
[0.50] |
Statistical Physics II |
| One of: |
| PHYS*4180 |
[0.50] |
Advanced Electromagnetic Theory + |
| 0.50 electives |
|
| Two of: |
| PHYS*4001 |
[0.50] |
Research in Physics |
| PHYS*4500 |
[0.50] |
Advanced Physics Laboratory |
| One 3000 or 4000 level mathematics course |
| 0.50 electives |
| 0.50 electives |
|
| Note: Either PHYS*4001/2 in semesters 7 and 8, or PHYS*4300 in semester 8, must be taken.
|
| + PHYS*4180 is required for graduation. It must be completed in either semester 5 or 7 depending on the year it is available.
|
Semester 8
| PHYS*4130 |
[0.50] |
Subatomic Physics |
| PHYS*4150 |
[0.50] |
Solid State Physics |
| One of: |
|
|
| One 3000 or 4000 level mathematics course |
| 0.50 electives |
| Note: Either PHYS*4001/2 in semesters 7 and 8, or PHYS*4300 in semester 8, must be taken.
|
| *those not taking MATH*2210 in Semester 4 must consult the Department of Physics Departmental Advisor
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