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193.16 Physics

    The Honors Programs offered by the Department of Physics provide a comprehensive education for students planning advanced degrees and a research or academic career.

Notes

(1)

Students interested in the Engineering-Physics program should consult §82.8 of the Faculty of Engineering section.

(2)

Honors and Specialization Physics students must consult an advisor in the Department of Physics regarding their programs. Note to second-, third- and fourth-year students: Not all 200-, 300- and 400-level Physics and Geophysics courses are offered every year.

193.16.1 Honors in Physics

    Continuation in the Honors in Physics program requires successful completion of at least *24 with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last *90 credited to the degree.

Notes

(1)

By the end of their programs, students must have taken *18 of Arts options.

(2)

PH Pool A options: All 400-level ASTRO; PHYS 415, 485, 495.

(3)

PH Pool B options: All 400-level MA PH; all 400-level MATH; PHYS 458, 467.

(4)

PH Pool options: ASTRO 320, 322; EAS 370, 371, 373; all 300- and 400-level GEOPH; PHYS 364; all 400-level PHYS; all courses in Pool A and Pool B. Other courses may be taken by prior consent of the Department of Physics.

(5)

Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to MATH 114, 115; PHYS 144, 146 and *6 Science options.

Year 1

MATH 113 (or 114, or 117), 115 (or 118)

MATH 120 (or 125 or 127), 225 (or 227)

PHYS 144, 146

*6 in Science options

*6 in an Arts options (see Note 1 above)

Year 2

MATH 214 (or 217), 215 (or 317)

PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295, 297

*6 in an Arts option (see Note 1 above)

Year 3

MATH 311 (or 411), 334, 337

PHYS 310, 311, 362, 372, 381, 397

*3 in an Arts option (see Note 1)

Year 4

MA PH 343

PHYS 472, 481, 499

*3 in PH Pool A options (see Note 2)

*3 in PH Pool B options (see Note 3)

*9 in PH Pool options (see Note 4)

*3 in an Arts option (see Note 1)

193.16.2 Specialization in Physics

    Continuation in the Specialization in Physics program requires successful completion of at least *24 with a minimum 2.3 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on the last *90 credited to the degree.

Notes

(1)

By the end of their programs, students must have taken *18 of Arts options.

(2)

PS Senior Science options: Any 200- or higher level course offered by the Faculty of Science.

(3)

PS Pool A: PHYS 301, 362, 364, all 300- and 400-level ASTRO, GEOPH, MA PH, and MATH courses; all 400-level PHYS courses. Other courses may be taken with prior consent of Department.

(4)

PS Pool B: all 400-level ASTRO, GEOPH, MA PH, and PHYS. Other courses may be taken with prior consent of Department.

(5)

Credit in SCI 100 is considered equivalent to MATH 114, 115; PHYS 144, 146 and *6 Science options

Year 1

MATH 113 (or 114 or 117), 115 (or 118), 120 (or 125 or 127), 225 (or 227)

PHYS 144, 146

*6 in Science options

*6 in Arts options (see Note 1 above)

Year 2

MATH 214 (or 217), 215 (or 317)

PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295, 297

*6 in an Arts option (see Note 1 above)

Year 3

MATH 334, 337

PHYS 310, 311, 372, 381, 397

*3 in Arts options (see Note 1)

*3 in PS Senior Science option (see Note 2)

*3 in PS Pool A option (see Note 3)

Year 4

*6 in PS Senior Science options (see Note 2)

*15 in PS Pool A options (see Note 3)

*6 in PS Pool B options (see Note 4)

*3 in Arts option (see Note 1)

193.16.3 Honors in Astrophysics

    Continuation in the Honors in Astrophysics program requires successful completion of at least *24 with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last *90 credited to the degree.

Notes

(1)

Students must take a total of *18 in Arts options.

(2)

AH Pool: EAS 370, 371, 373; all 300-level GEOPH courses; PHYS 364, 397; all 400- level ASTRO, GEOPH, PHYS, MA PH, and MATH courses. Other courses may be taken with prior consent of Department.

(3)

Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to MATH 114, 115; PHYS 114 and 146 and *6 Science options.

Year 1

MATH 113 (or 114 or 117), 115 (or 118), 120 (or 125 or 127), 225 (or 227)

PHYS 144, 146

*6 in Science options (recommended options are ASTRO 120 and 122)

*6 in Arts options

Year 2

ASTRO 320

MATH 214 (or 217), 215 (or 317)

PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295, 297

*3 in Arts options

Year 3

ASTRO 322

MATH 311, 334, 337

PHYS 310, 311, 362, 372, 381

* 3 Arts option

Year 4

*6 from ASTRO 429, 430, 465

MA PH 343

PHYS 458, 472, 481, 499

* 3 in AH Pool option (see Note 2)

* 6 in Arts options

193.16.4 Specialization in Astrophysics

    Continuation in the Specialization in Astrophysics program requires successful completion of at least *24 with a minimum 2.3 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on the last *90 credited to the degree.

Notes

(1)

Students must take a total of *18 in Arts options.

(2)

AS Senior Science options: Any 200-, 300-, or 400-level course offered by the Faculty of Science.

(3)

AS Pool options: PHYS 301, 362, 364, 397; all 300- and 400-level GEOPH, MA PH, MATH, and PHYS courses; all 400- level ASTRO courses. Other courses may be taken with prior consent of Department.

(4)

Credit in SCI 100 is considered equivalent to MATH 114, 115; PHYS 144, 146 and *6 Science options

Year 1

MATH 113 (or 114 or 117), 115 (or 118), 120 (or 125 or 127), 225 (or 227)

PHYS 144, 146

*6 in Science options (recommended options are ASTRO 120 and 122)

*6 in Arts options

Year 2

ASTRO 320

MATH 214 (or 217), 215 (or 317)

PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295, 297

*3 in Arts options

Year 3

ASTRO 322

MATH 334, 337

PHYS 310, 311, 372, 381

*3 in AS Senior Science option (see Note 2)

*3 in AS Pool option

* 3 Arts option

Year 4

* 6 from ASTRO 429, 430, 465

* 6 in AS Senior Science options (see Note 2)

* 12 in AS Pool options (see Note 3)

* 6 in Arts options

193.16.5 Honors in Geophysics

    Continuation in the Honors in Geophysics program requires successful completion of at least *24 with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last *90 credited to the degree.

Notes

(1)

In addition to the specific courses listed in the program, students must take *15 in Approved Science options, and *12 in Arts options.

(2)

Suggested approved Science options: ASTRO 429; EAS 221, 224, 320, 323, 324, 422, 424, 425, 430, 433; GEOPH 223, 332, 431, 440; MIN E 323; PET E 365, 473, 477; PHYS 308, 310 (recommended), 499; STAT 141 (or 151). Students in Geophysics will not have the formal prerequisites for many of the EAS, MIN E, and PET E courses, and must get prior approval to register in those courses from the department offering the particular course.

(3)

Not all 300-level and 400-level courses are offered every year. Students must consult the Department of Physics for approval of third- and fourth-year programs.

(4)

Students entering this program after first year may take GEOPH 210 in lieu of GEOPH 110. However, students will not receive credit for both GEOPH 110 and 210.

(5)

Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to CHEM 101, 102; EAS 105; MATH 114, 115; PHYS 144, 146.

Year 1

CHEM 101, 102

GEOPH 110

MATH 113 (or 114 or 117), 115 (or 118), 120 (or 125)

PHYS 144, 146

*6 in Arts options (junior ENGL or junior WRS recommended)

Year 2

EAS 105

EAS 233

MATH 214 (or 217), 215 (or 317)

PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295

*3 in an Arts option (see Note 1 above)

Year 3

EAS 222

GEOPH 325, 326

MATH 311 (or 411), 334, 337

PHYS 381

*9 in approved Science options (see Note 2 above)

Year 4

GEOPH 421, 424, 426, 436, 438

PHYS 467, 481

*6 in approved Science options (see Note 2 above)

*3 in an Arts option (See Note 1 above)

193.16.6 Specialization in Geophysics

    Continuation in the Specialization in Geophysics program requires successful completion of at least *24 with a minimum 2.3 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on the last *90 credited to the degree.

Notes

(1)

In addition to the specific courses listed in the program, students must take a minimum of *3 from specialization Pool B, *6 from specialization Pools A or B, *15 in Approved Science options, and *12 in Arts options.

(2)

Specialization Pool A courses: ASTRO 429; EAS 221, 320, 323, 324, 425, 430, 433; GEOPH 332, 421, 431, 440; MIN E 323; PET E 365, 473, 477; PHYS 308, 499. Students in Geophysics will not have the formal prerequisites for many of the EAS, MIN E, and PET E courses, and must get prior approval to register in those courses from the department offering the particular course. GEOPH courses are recommended.

(3)

Specialization Pool B courses: EAS 224, GEOPH 223, PHYS 261, 310 (recommended), 362, 420, 467, STAT 141 (or 151),

(4)

Not all 300-level and 400-level courses are offered every year. Students must consult the Department of Physics for approval of third- and fourth-year programs.

(5)

Students entering this program after first year may take GEOPH 210 in lieu of GEOPH 110. However, students will not receive credit for both GEOPH 110 and 210.

(6)

Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to CHEM 101, 102; EAS 105; MATH 114, 115; PHYS 144 and 146.

Year 1

CHEM 101, 102

GEOPH 110

MATH 113 (or 114 or 117), 115 (or 118), 120 (or 125)

PHYS 144, 146

*6 in Arts options

Year 2

EAS 105

EAS 233

MATH 214 (or 217), 215 (or 317)

PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295

*3 in an Arts option (see Note 1 above)

Year 3

EAS 222

GEOPH 325, 326

MATH 311 (or equivalent), 334, (or 201 or equivalent), 337 (or 300 or equivalent)

PHYS 381

*9 in approved Science options or Specialization Pools A or B courses (see Notes 1, 2 and 3)

Year 4

GEOPH 424, 426, 436, 438

*15 in approved Science options or Specialization Pools A or B courses (see Notes 1, 2 and 3)

*3 in Arts option (see Note 1 above)

193.16.7 Honors in Mathematical Physics

    Continuation in the Honors in Mathematical Physics program requires successful completion of at least *24 with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last *90 credited to the degree.

Notes

(1)

MPH Senior Science options: any 300- or 400-level course offered by the Faculty of Science.

(2)

MPH Pool courses: PHYS 362, 364, 397; all 300- and 400-level ASTRO and GEOPH courses; all 400-level MA PH, MATH and PHYS courses. Other courses may be taken with prior consent of Department.

(3)

Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to MATH 114, 115; PHYS 144, 146 and *6 Science options

Year 1

MATH 117, 118, 125 or 127, 225 or 227

PHYS 144, 146

*6 in Science options

*6 in Arts options

Year 2

MATH 217, 317

MATH 334

PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295

*6 in Arts option

Year 3

MATH 311 (or 411), 337

MA PH 343

PHYS 310, 311, 372, 381

*3 in MPH Senior Science options (see Note 1)

*6 in Arts option

Year 4

MATH 417

MA PH 451

PHYS 458, 472, 481, 499

*12 in MPH Pool courses (see Note 2)

193.16.8 Industrial Internship Program

    An Industrial Internship Program, similar to a co-op program, is offered to students in the Specialization or Honors programs in Physics (see §193.1.9 for guidelines to the program). The Industrial Internship designation will appear on the degree parchments of students who have participated in the program.

    Students approved to enter this stream register for a continuous sequence of Science Work Experience courses (WKEXP 955, 956, 957, 958), starting in May, September or January. During the program, students are considered full-time students of the University. Work experience courses have no weight and are graded credit/no credit, and recorded on the student's transcript. The Industrial Internship Program Advisor maintains contact at approximately three-month intervals with the student and the person designated by the employer to be responsible for the student's progress. This arrangement ensures satisfaction on all sides. If the review shows the situation is not satisfactory, the internship may be terminated and the student would then return to classes at the next available opportunity. The graduation requirements for the Industrial Internship program designation include successful completion of at least WKEXP 955 and 956 plus PHYS 400. PHYS 400 must be taken in the first term immediately following completion of the WKEXP period. If required by the employer, the student's written report and oral presentation in PHYS 400 may be classified confidential. The employer also assesses the student's performance during the work term. Based on the student's written report and oral presentation, and the report from the employer, students are awarded a grade in PHYS 400.

    Interested students should see the Industrial Internship Advisor in the Department of Physics for more information.

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