Academic Calendar 2023-2024

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

ASPH-P-BSH

Subject: Administered by the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy.
Plan: Consists of 102.00 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.

1. Core
A. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
Fundamental Physics
General Physics
B. Complete the following:
CHEM 112General Chemistry6.00
C. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
Linear Algebra
Linear Algebra
D. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
Differential and Integral Calculus
Differential and Integral Calculus
Differential and Integral Calculus I
and Differential and Integral Calculus II
E. 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
F. Complete 3.00 units from the following:3.00
Vector Calculus
Advanced Calculus
G. Complete 3.00 units from the following:3.00
Ordinary Differential Equations
Differential Equations
H. 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
I. Complete the following:
PHYS 414Introduction to General Relativity3.00
PHYS 432Electromagnetic Theory3.00
PHYS 435Stellar Structure and Evolution3.00
PHYS 453Advanced Physics Laboratory3.00
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 Courses18.00
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 in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.