Academic Calendar 2025-2026

Physics – Minor (Science)

Subject: Administered by the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy.
Plan: Consists of 30.00 units as described below.
Plan Code: PHYS-Z
Program: The Plan, in combination with a Major plan in another subject, and with sufficient electives, will lead to an Honours Bachelors Degree.

Note: Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2024-2025 Calendar for the previous requirements.

1. Core
A. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
Fundamental Physics
General Physics
B. Complete the following:
PHYS 242Relativity and Quanta3.00
C. Complete the following:
MATH 225Ordinary Differential Equations3.00
2. Option
A. Complete 9.00 units from the following:9.00
PHYS at the 200-level or above
B. Complete 3.00 units from the following:3.00
Astronomy I: Solar System
Astronomy II: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
PHYS at the 200-level or above
3. Supporting
A. 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
Total Units30.00

4. 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.