Suggested Sequence of Courses for Fall Entry
BSc Major
YEAR 1: 21 PROGRAM CREDITS
| FALL | WINTER |
|---|---|
| MAST 218 Multivariable Calculus I |
MAST 219 Multivariable Calculus II |
| PHYS 232 Methods of Theoretical Physics I |
PHYS 230 Experimental Physics I |
| PHYS 245 Classical Mechanics |
PHYS 236 Numerical Methods in Physics with Python |
| General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
PHYS 367 Modern Physics and Relativity |
| General Education (3 credits outside science) |
General Education (3 credits outside science) |
Honours students can replace a general elective in Year 1 with PHYS 289 Honours Research Experience I.
YEAR 2: 15 PROGRAM CREDITS
| FALL | WINTER |
|---|---|
| PHYS 253 Electricity and Magnetism I |
PHYS 252 Optics |
| PHYS 334 Thermodynamics |
PHYS 335 Methods of Theoretical Physics II |
| PHYS 377 Quantum Mechanics I |
Elective (3 credits) Suggested: PHYS 260 Introductory Biophysics |
| Elective (3 credits) Suggested: PHYS 355 Electronics |
Elective (3 credits) Suggested: PHYS 330 Experimental Physics II |
| General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
Honours students can replace a general elective in Year 2 with PHYS 389 Honours Research Experience II.
YEAR 3: 9 PROGRAM CREDITS
| FALL | WINTER |
|---|---|
| 3 PHYS credits chosen with academic advisor |
PHYS 354 Electricity and Magnetism II |
| Elective (3 credits) Suggested: PHYS 440 Computational Methods in Physics with Python |
PHYS 435 Statistical Physics |
| Elective (3 credits) Suggested: PHYS 443 Quantitative Human Systems Physiology |
Elective (3 credits) Suggested: PHYS 445 Principles of Medical Imaging PHYS 468 Condensed Matter and Nanophysics |
| General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
Elective (3 credits) Suggested: PHYS 478 Quantum Mechanics II PHYS 498 Advanced Topics in Physics: Quantum Field Theory |
| General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
BSc Specialization or Honours,
Option A: Physics
YEAR 1: 24 PROGRAM CREDITS
| FALL | WINTER |
|---|---|
| MAST 218 Multivariable Calculus I |
MAST 219 Multivariable Calculus II |
| PHYS 232 Methods of Theoretical Physics I |
PHYS 230 Experimental Physics I |
| PHYS 245 Classical Mechanics |
PHYS 236 Numerical Methods in Physics with Python |
| PHYS 253 Electricity and Magnetism I |
PHYS 367 Modern Physics and Relativity |
| General Education (3 credits outside science) |
General Education (3 credits outside science) |
Honours students can replace a general elective in Year 1 with PHYS 289 Honours Research Experience I.
YEAR 2: 24 PROGRAM CREDITS
| FALL | WINTER |
|---|---|
| PHYS 330 Experimental Physics II |
PHYS 252 Optics |
| PHYS 334 Thermodynamics |
PHYS 335 Methods of Theoretical Physics II |
| PHYS 355 Electronics |
PHYS 354 Electricity and Magnetism II |
| PHYS 377 Quantum Mechanics I |
PHYS 435 Statistical Physics |
| General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
Honours students can replace a general elective in Year 2 with PHYS 389: Honours Research Experience II.
Students wishing to take PHYS 498: Advanced Topics in Physics: Quantum Field Theory in year 3 should take PHYS 478: Quantum Mechanics II in year 2.
YEAR 3: 18 PROGRAM CREDITS (21 FOR HONOURS)
| FALL | WINTER |
|---|---|
| PHYS 345 Advanced Classical Mechanics |
PHYS 468 Condensed Matter and Nanophysics |
| PHYS 459 Solid State Physics |
PHYS 478 Quantum Mechanics II |
3 PHYS credits chosen with Academic Advisor (see also winter options) Recommended: PHYS 440 |
3 PHYS credits chosen with Academic Advisor (see also fall options) Recommended: PHYS 445 PHYS 498 |
Specialization Students: PHYS 497 Honours Students: PHYS 496* |
Specialization Students: General Education Honours Students: PHYS 496 (continued)* |
| General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
| General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
*Note: PHYS 496 is a two-term course that is to be taken either in Summer 1/Summer 2 or in Fall/Winter.
BSc Specialization or Honours, Option B: Biophysics
YEAR 1: 24 PROGRAM CREDITS
| FALL | WINTER |
|---|---|
| BIOL 266 Cell Biology |
MAST 219 Multivariable Calculus II |
| MAST 218 Multivariable Calculus I |
PHYS 236 Numerical Methods in Physics with Python |
| PHYS 232 Methods of Theoretical Physics I |
PHYS 260 Introductory Biophysics |
| PHYS 245 Classical Mechanics |
PHYS 367 Modern Physics and Relativity |
| General Education (3 credits outside science) |
General Education (3 credits outside science) |
Honours students can replace a general elective in Year 1 with PHYS 289 Honours Research Experience I.
YEAR 2: 24 PROGRAM CREDITS
| FALL | WINTER |
|---|---|
| PHYS 230 Experimental Physics I |
PHYS 252 Optics |
| PHYS 253 Electricity and Magnetism I |
PHYS 335 Methods of Theoretical Physics II |
| PHYS 334 Thermodynamics |
PHYS 354 Electricity and Magnetism II |
| PHYS 377 Quantum Mechanics I |
PHYS 330 Experimental Physics II |
| General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
Honours students can replace a general elective in Year 2 with PHYS 389 Honours Research Experience II.
YEAR 3: 18 PROGRAM CREDITS (21 HONOURS)
| FALL | WINTER |
|---|---|
| One course from List 1 or List 2 (see below) | PHYS 435 Statistical Physics |
PHYS 497 OR PHYS 496* |
One course from List 2 (see below) if not taken in the fall, otherwise additional course from List 1 |
| One course from List 1 (see below) | |
General Education |
General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
| General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
General Education (3 credits outside physics) |
*Note: PHYS 496 is a two-term course that is to be taken either in Summer 1/Summer 2 or in Fall/Winter.
| List 1 | List 2 |
|---|---|
Three courses from this list:
(Note: the above courses may be offered in the fall or winter term. Refer to the schedule builder.) |
One course from this list:
(Note: the above courses may be offered in the fall or winter term. Refer to the schedule builder.) |
Students starting a 4-year (120-credit) program in Physics
YEAR 0: 30 PROGRAM CREDITS
| FIRST SEMESTER | SECOND SEMESTER |
|---|---|
| CHEM 205 General Chemistry I (3 credits) |
CHEM 206 (Pre-Requisite: CHEM 205) General Chemistry II (3 credits) |
| MATH 203 Differential and Integral Calculus I (3 credits) |
MATH 205 (Pre-Requisite: MATH 203) Differential and Integral Calculus II (3 credits) |
| MATH 204 Vectors and Matrices (3 credits) |
PHYS 205 (Pre-Requisite: PHYS 204) Electricity and Magnetism (3 credits) |
| PHYS 204 Mechanics (3 credits) |
PHYS 206 (Pre-Requisite: PHYS 204) Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics (3 credits) |
| BIOL 201 Introductory Biology (3 credits) |
PHYS 224 (Pre-Requisite: PHYS 204) Experimental Mechanics (1 credit) |
| PHYS 225 (Pre-Requisite: PHYS 205) Experimental Electricity and Magnetism (1 credit) |
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| PHYS 226 (Pre-Requisite: PHYS 206) Experimental Waves, Optics and Modern Physics (1 credit) |
Biophysics Minor
The Minor in Biophysics consists of 24 credits chosen from the courses below.
| Mandatory | MAST 218: Multivariable Calculus I |
| Mandatory | PHYS 252: Optics |
| Mandatory | PHYS 260: Introductory Biophysics |
| One course chosen from: | PHYS 232: Methods of Theoretical Physics I |
| BIOL 266: Cell Biology | |
| One course chosen from: | PHYS 236: Numerical Methods in Physics with Python |
| PHYS 253: Electricity and Magnetism I | |
| Three courses chosen from | PHYS 334: Thermodynamics |
| PHYS 443: Quantitative Human Systems Physiology | |
| PHYS 445: Principles of Medical Imaging | |
| PHYS 460: Chemical Aspects of Biophysics | |
| PHYS 461: Membrane Biophysics |
Some courses are not offered every term. Please consult the schedule builder or an Academic Advisor to confirm course availability.