Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Astrophysics – Specialization (Science) – Bachelor of Science (Honours)

ASPH-P-BSH

Subject: Administered by the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy.
Plan: Consists of 90.00 units as described below.
Program: The Plan, together with sufficient electives to total 120.00 units, will lead to a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree.

Note: Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2023-2024 Calendar for the previous requirements.

1. Core
A. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
Fundamental Physics
General Physics
B. Complete 3.00 units from the following:3.00
Linear Algebra
Introduction to Linear Algebra
C. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
Differential and Integral Calculus
or
Differential and Integral Calculus
or
Differential and Integral Calculus I
and Differential and Integral Calculus II
D. Complete the following:
PHYS 206Dynamics3.00
PHYS 212Vibrations and Waves3.00
PHYS 213Computational Methods in Physics3.00
PHYS 216Introduction to Astrophysics3.00
PHYS 239Electromagnetism3.00
PHYS 242Relativity and Quanta3.00
PHYS 250Foundations of Experimental Physics3.00
E. Complete 3.00 units from the following:3.00
Vector Calculus
Advanced Calculus
F. Complete the following:
MATH 225Ordinary Differential Equations3.00
G. Complete the following:
PHYS 315Physical Processes in Astrophysics3.00
PHYS 316Methods in Mathematical Physics I3.00
PHYS 317Methods in Mathematical Physics II3.00
PHYS 321Advanced Mechanics3.00
PHYS 344Introduction to Quantum Mechanics3.00
PHYS 345Quantum Physics of Atoms, Nuclei and Particles3.00
PHYS 350General Laboratory6.00
PHYS 372Thermodynamics3.00
H. Complete the following:
PHYS 414Introduction to General Relativity3.00
PHYS 432Electromagnetic Theory3.00
PHYS 435Stellar Structure and Evolution3.00
PHYS 590Research Thesis6.00
2. Option
A. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
PHYS at the 400-level or above
Electives
Elective Courses30.00
Total Units120.00

3. Notes

A. A maximum of 6.00 units from courses offered by other Faculties and Schools may be counted toward the program and/or Plan requirements. This includes courses in BMED, COMM, GLPH, HSCI, LAW, NURS, and courses offered by Smith Engineering.