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Department of Physics
P8429 Shrum Science Centre, 778.782.4465 Tel, 778.782.3592 Fax,
Chair
- B.J. Frisken BSc (Qu), MSc (Northwestern), PhD (Br Col)
Professors Emeriti
- A.S. Arrott BS (Carnegie Tech), MS (Penn), PhD (Carnegie Tech)
- L.E. Ballentine BSc, MSc (Alta), PhD (Camb)
- D.H. Boal BSc, MSc, PhD (Tor)
- B.P. Clayman BSc (Rensselaer), PhD (C'nell)
- J.F. Cochran BASc, MASc (Br Col), PhD (Ill)
- K. Colbow BSc, MSc (McM), PhD (Br Col)
- E.D. Crozier BSc (Tor), PhD (Qu)
- A.E. Curzon BSc (Lond), MSc (Leeds), PhD (Lond), ARCS, DIC
- R.H. Enns BSc, PhD (Alta)
- R.F. Frindt BSc (Alta), PhD (Camb), PEng
- S. Gygax Dipl Phys, PhD (Zür)
- B. Heinrich BSc, MSc (Prague), PhD (Czech Acad Sc)
- D.J. Huntley BASc, MASc (Br Col), DPhil (Oxf)
- J.C. Irwin BASc, PhD (Br Col)
- L.H. Palmer AA (Sacramento), AB, PhD (Calif)
- K.E. Rieckhoff BSc, MSc, PhD (Br Col)
- K.S. Viswanathan BSc (Madr), MA, PhD (Calif)
- M. Wortis AB, AM, PhD (Harv)
Professors
- J.L. Bechhoefer AB (Harv), MSc, PhD (Chic)
- B.J. Frisken BSc (Qu), MSc (Northwestern), PhD (Br Col)
- M.E. Hayden BEng (Sask), MASc, PhD (Br Col)
- I. Herbut BSc (Belgrade), MSc, PhD (Johns H)
- K.L. Kavanagh BSc (Qu), PhD (Cornell)
- G. Kirczenow BSc (WAust), DPhil (Oxf)
- M. Plischke BSc (Montr), MPhil (Yale), PhD (Yeshiva), Dean of Science
- P. Mooney AB (Wilson), MA, PhD (Bryn Mawr), Canada Research Chair
- J.E. Sonier BSc (WOnt), MSc, PhD (Br Col)
- J.L. Thewalt BSc, PhD (S Fraser)*
- M.L.W. Thewalt BSc (McM), MSc, PhD (Br Col), Burnaby Mountain Endowed Professor
- H.D. Trottier BSc, MSc, PhD (McG)
- M. Vetterli BSc (McG), PhD (McM)
- S. Watkins BSc (Qu), MSc, PhD (S Fraser)
Associate Professors
- D. Broun BSc (WAust), PhD (Camb)
- J.S. Dodge AB (Harv), MA, PhD (Stan)
- E.G. Emberly BSc (Man), PhD (S Fraser), Canada Research Chair
- D. O’Neil BSc (New Br), MSc (Alta), PhD (Vic, BC)
Assistant Professors
- N. Forde BSc (Tor), MS, PhD (Chic)
- A.V. Frolov BSc, PhD (Alta)
- P. Haljan BSc (Alta), PhD (Colorado)
- M. Kennett BSc, MSc (Syd), PhD (Prin)
- J. McGuirk BS (Texas), PhD (Stan)
- L.E. Pogosian BSc (Yerevan), MSc (WVirgina), PhD (Case W Reserve)
- B. Stelzer BSc (Cape Town), Diplom (Heidelberg), PhD (Tor)
Adjunct Professors
- B. Davids BSc (Chic), PhD (Mich State)
- B.K. Jennings BSc (MtAll), MSc, PhD (McM)
- R. Ramaseshan BSc, MSc, PhD (Pune)
- M.R. Scheinfein BS (MIT), MSc, PhD (Cornell)
- R.M. Woloshyn BSc (Man), PhD (NY State)
- M. Zuckermann BA, DPhil (Oxf)
Associate Members
- C. Andreoiu, Department of Chemistry
- M. Eikerling, Department of Chemistry
- D. E. Nelson, Department of Archaeology
- E. Palsson, Department of Biology
Senior Lecturers
- N. Alberding BSc (WOnt), PhD (Ill)
- M. Chen BSc (Zhongshan, China), MA, PhD (CUNY)
- A. DeBenedictis BSc (Br Col), MSc (Windsor), PhD (S Fraser)
- S. Johnson BS (S Calif), MA, PhD (Roche)
Advisor
- Dr. A. DeBenedictis BSc (Br Col), MSc (Windsor), PhD (S Fraser), P9446 Shrum Science Centre, 778.782.4369, physhelp@sfu.ca
*joint appointment with biochemistry
Students wishing to enrol for physics courses must obtain a C- grade or better in prerequisite courses.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students completing degree programs must fulfil writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of their program. See “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 7 for information.
Four streams of introductory physics are offered. Students should choose a stream that is based on their interests and abilities, and on requirements for their intended program.
Advanced: PHYS 125/126
Recommended for students intending to major in physics or applied mathematics as well as for most engineering students. Prerequisite: a grade of ‘A’ in both Physics 12 and Principles of Mathematics 12, or equivalent. MATH 151/152 are corequisites.
Standard: PHYS 120/121
General, introductory physics for non-life science students. MATH 151/152 are corequisites.
Life Sciences: PHYS 101/102
Recommended for students who wish to specialize in bioscience, kinesiology or other life sciences. MATH 154/155 are corequisites.
Studio Physics: PHYS 140/141
Offered only at the Surrey campus, this covers the same material as PHYS 120/121 plus PHYS 131 but in a more interactive, combined lecture-lab environment. MATH 151/152 are corequisites.
The content of all four streams is similar, although each demands different levels of mathematical sophistication and problem-solving. The lab component is incorporated into PHYS 140/141 but is completed as a separate course for the other streams. The courses count as duplicates so students may switch from one stream to another between terms or during the first three weeks of the term.
Students interested in pursuing a physics degree should complete PHYS 125/126 because this stream offers the best preparation. However, PHYS 120/121 or PHYS 140/141 should be adequate. Students who achieve B grades or better in PHYS 101/102 should be able to continue in physics. All potential physics students should consult a physics advisor as early as possible to discuss their program.
PHYS 100, 101 and 102 have tutorials that are held in an open workshop format with unstructured periods. Each week teaching assistants are available to answer questions and help with assignments.
Some students become proficient in a high-level programming language such as those taught in CMPT 102 through self-study. Such individuals should consult the physics advisor.
The recommended schedules for all physics programs can be found on the web at
This BSc program offers a solid physics background combined with the applied aspects of physics necessary for careers in high technology industries. Students should enrol in the co-op program to acquire valuable industrial experience.
Lower Division Requirements
(54 units)
Students complete all of
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 126-2 General Chemistry Laboratory II
CMPT 102-3 Introduction to Scientific Computer Programming
CMPT 150-3 Introduction to Computer Design
CMPT 250-3 Introduction to Computer Architecture
MATH 152-3 Calculus II†
MATH 251-3 Calculus III
MATH 252-3 Vector Calculus
PHYS 131-2 Physics Laboratory I*
PHYS 211-3 Intermediate Mechanics
PHYS 231-3 Physics Laboratory II
PHYS 233-2 Physics Laboratory III
PHYS 255-3 Vibrations and Waves
PHYS 285-3 Introduction to Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
and one of
MATH 150-4 Calculus I with Review
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
and one of
MATH 232-3 Applied Linear Algebra
MATH 240-3 Algebra I: Linear Algebra
and one of
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modern Physics
PHYS 125-3 Mechanics and Special Relativity†
PHYS 140-4 Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics*
and one of
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 126-3 Electricity, Magnetism and Light†
PHYS 141-4 Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism*
*students with credit for PHYS 140 and 141 are not required to complete PHYS 131
†recommended
Upper Division Requirements
(36 units)
MATH 310-3 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
PHYS 321-3 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 326-4 Electronics and Instrumentation
PHYS 332W-4 Optics Laboratory
PHYS 344-3 Thermal Physics
PHYS 385-3 Quantum Mechanics I
PHYS 421-3 Electromagnetic Waves
PHYS 455-3 Modern Optics
and 10 units selected from
MACM 316-3 Numerical Analysis I (or PHYS 395†)
NUSC 341-3 Introduction to Radiochemistry
NUSC 346-2 Radiochemistry Laboratory
PHYS 365-3 Semiconductor Device Physics
PHYS 430-4 Digital Electronics and Interfacing
PHYS 431-4 Advanced Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 465-3 Solid State Physics
†recommended
Other Requirements
Please see “Requirements for Major” on page 181.
Biological Physics Major Program
This program is for students who are interested in using physical approaches to tackle biological problems. Students should speak with an advisor as soon as possible to schedule their programs.
Lower Division Requirements
(64 units)
Students complete all of
BISC 101-4 General Biology
BISC 102-4 General Biology
BISC 202-3 Genetics
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 281-4 Organic Chemistry
CHEM 282-2 Organic Chemistry II
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
MATH 251-3 Calculus III
MATH 252-3 Vector Calculus
MBB 222-3 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
MBB 231-3 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
PHYS 211-3 Intermediate Mechanics
PHYS 231-3 Physics Laboratory II
PHYS 255-3 Vibrations and Waves
and one of
MATH 150-4 Calculus I with Review
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
and one of
MATH 232-3 Applied Linear Algebra
MATH 240-3 Algebra I: Linear Algebra
and one of
CHEM 260-4 Atoms, Molecules, Spectroscopy
PHYS 285-3 Introduction to Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
and one of
PHYS 101-3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modern Physics
PHYS 125-3 Mechanics and Special Relativity†
PHYS 140-4 Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics*
and one of
PHYS 102-3 Physics for the Life Sciences II
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 126-3 Electricity, Magnetism and Light†
PHYS 141-4 Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism*†
and one of
PHYS 130-2 Physics for the Life Sciences Laboratory
PHYS 131-2 Physics Laboratory I*
*students with credit for PHYS 140 and 141 are not required to complete PHYS 131
†recommended
Upper Division Requirements
(40 units)
Students complete all of
MATH 310-3 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
MBB 309W-4 Biochemistry Laboratory
MBB 322-3 Molecular Physiology
MBB 331-3 Molecular Biology
PHYS 321-3 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 347-3 Introduction to Biological Physics
PHYS 385-3 Quantum Mechanics I
PHYS 433-3 Biological Physics Laboratory
and one of
CHEM 360-3 Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
MBB 323-3 Introduction to Physical Biochemistry
PHYS 344-3 Thermal Physics
and four other upper division MBB or PHYS courses. MATH 462 may be included amongst these four. The following courses are suggested.
MBB 308-3 Molecular Biology Laboratory
MBB 321-3 Intermediary Metabolism
MBB 413-2 Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
MBB 421-3 Nucleic Acids
MBB 422-3 Biomembranes
MBB 423-3 Protein Structure and Function
MBB 441-3 Bioinformatics
MBB 442-3 Proteomics
PHYS 492-3 Special Topics in Physics
PHYS 413-3 Advanced Mechanics
PHYS 445-3 Statistical Physics
PHYS 455-3 Modern Optics
PHYS 484-3 Nonlinear Physics
MATH 462-3 Fluid Dynamics
Chemical Physics Major Program
This program is offered jointly by the Departments of Chemistry and Physics. Entry requires permission of both. Students are strongly encouraged to complete at least three lower division computing science units.
Lower Division Requirements
(57 units)
Students complete all of
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 126-2 General Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 215-4 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 230-3 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 236W-3 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 281-4 Organic Chemistry I
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
MATH 251-3 Calculus III
MATH 252-3 Vector Calculus
PHYS 131-2 Physics Laboratory I*
PHYS 211-3 Intermediate Mechanics
PHYS 231-3 Physics Laboratory II
PHYS 255-3 Vibrations and Waves
and one of
MATH 150-4 Calculus I with Review
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
and one of
MATH 232-3 Applied Linear Algebra
MATH 240-3 Algebra I: Linear Algebra
and one of
CHEM 260-4 Atoms, Molecules, Spectroscopy
PHYS 285-3 Introduction to Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
and one of
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modern Physics
PHYS 125-3 Mechanics and Special Relativity†
PHYS 140-4 Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics*
and one of
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 126-3 Electricity, Magnetism and Light†
PHYS 141-4 Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism*
*students with credit for PHYS 140 and 141 are not required to complete PHYS 131
†recommended
Upper Division Requirements
(40 units)
CHEM 340-3 Materials Chemistry
CHEM 366W-3 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 462-3 Molecular Spectroscopy
MATH 310-3 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
PHYS 321-3 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 421-3 Electromagnetic Waves
and one of
PHYS 326-4 Electronics and Instrumentation
PHYS 332W-4 Optics Laboratory*
and one of
CHEM 360-3 Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
PHYS 344-3 Thermal Physics
and one of
CHEM 460-3 Advanced Physical Chemistry
PHYS 445-3 Statistical Physics
and one of
CHEM 464-3 Quantum Chemistry
PHYS 385-3 Quantum Mechanics I
plus 10 upper division chemistry, nuclear science or physics units chosen to maintain a minimum of 15 upper division units in both chemistry and physics
*the requirement of PHYS 233 as a prerequisite for PHYS 332 is waived for students in the chemical physics major and honors programs
Other Requirements
Please see “Requirements for Major” on page 181.
This program offers a solid physics background with the opportunity to explore other disciplines. Because of flexibility in upper division physics requirements, students can plan their own upper division to fit individual objectives. Consult an advisor when planning and to have their program approved.
Lower Division Requirements
(46 units)
Students complete all of
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CMPT 102-3 Introduction to Scientific Computer Programming
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
MATH 251-3 Calculus III
MATH 252-3 Vector Calculus
PHYS 131-2 Physics Laboratory I*
PHYS 211-3 Intermediate Mechanics
PHYS 231-3 Physics Laboratory II
PHYS 233-2 Physics Laboratory III
PHYS 255-3 Vibrations and Waves
PHYS 285-3 Introduction to Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
and one of
MATH 150-4 Calculus I with Review
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
and one of
MATH 232-3 Applied Linear Algebra
MATH 240-3 Algebra I: Linear Algebra
and one of
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modern Physics
PHYS 125-3 Mechanics and Special Relativity†
PHYS 140-4 Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics*
and one of
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 126-3 Electricity, Magnetism and Light†
PHYS 141-4 Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism*
*students with credit for PHYS 140 and 141 are not required to complete PHYS 131
†recommended
Upper Division Requirements
(31 units)
Students complete all of
MATH 310-3 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
PHYS 321-3 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 332W-4 Optics Laboratory
PHYS 344-3 Thermal Physics
PHYS 385-3 Quantum Mechanics I
In addition, a minimum of 15 other upper division physics units must be completed to satisfy the physics subject area requirements for a major.
Other Requirements
Please see “Requirements for Major” on page 181.
Applied Physics Honors Program
This program offers a solid physics background combined with an extensive introduction to the applied aspects necessary for high technology careers. Students have the option of various specialized upper division courses. Enrol in co-op education to acquire industrial experience.
PHYS 432 should be based on an industrially motivated project. An additional second year CMPT course, such as CMPT 212, is recommended. Students considering physics graduate programs should complete PHYS 413, 415 and 445.
Lower Division Requirements
Requirements are the same as for the applied physics major program.
Upper Division Requirements
(52 units)
Students complete all of
MATH 310-3 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
PHYS 321-3 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 326-4 Electronics and Instrumentation
PHYS 332W-4 Optics Laboratory
PHYS 344-3 Thermal Physics
PHYS 384-3 Methods of Theoretical Physics I
PHYS 385-3 Quantum Mechanics I
PHYS 421-3 Electromagnetic Waves
PHYS 431-4 Advanced Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 432-5 Undergraduate Honors Thesis
PHYS 455-3 Modern Optics
PHYS 465-3 Solid State Physics
and 11 additional units chosen from
CHEM 340-3 Materials Chemistry (or
ENSC 330)
MACM 316-3 Numerical Analysis I (or PHYS 395)†
ENSC 426-4 High Frequency Electronics
ENSC 495-4 Introduction to Microelectronic Fabrication*
PHYS 365-3 Semiconductor Device Physics
PHYS 430-4 Digital Electronics and Interfacing
*the prerequisite (ENSC 222) can be replaced by PHYS 326
†recommended
Other Requirements
Please see “Requirements for Honors and Honors First Class” on page 181.
Biological Physics Honors Program
(15-17 additional upper division units)
Honors program graduates may undertake graduate work in either physics or molecular biology, or related areas, and should choose their courses accordingly.
Additional Upper Division Requirements
Students complete 15-17 upper division units in addition to the biological physics major program (see “Biological Physics Major Program” on page 204) by choosing either Option A or Option B as stipulated below.
Option A
MBB 481-5 Individual Study Semester – Research Design
MBB 482-5 Individual Study Semester– Research Performance
MBB 483-5 Individual Study Semester – Research Reporting
Option B
PHYS 384-3 Methods of Theoretical Physics I
PHYS 415-3 Quantum Mechanics II
PHYS 432-5 Undergraduate Honors Thesis
PHYS 445-3 Statistical Physics
Chemical Physics Honors Program
This program is offered jointly by the Departments of Chemistry and Physics. Entry requires permission of both. Honors program graduates may undertake graduate work in either chemistry or physics and should choose their courses accordingly. Students are strongly encouraged to complete at least three lower division computing science units.
Lower Division Requirements
Requirements are the same as for the chemical physics major program.
Upper Division Requirements
(51 units)
Students complete all of
CHEM 340-3 Materials Chemistry
CHEM 366W-2 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 462-3 Molecular Spectroscopy
MATH 310-3 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
PHYS 321-3 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 384-3 Methods of Theoretical Physics I
PHYS 415-3 Quantum Mechanics II
PHYS 421-3 Electromagnetic Waves
and one of
CHEM 360-3 Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
PHYS 344-3 Thermal Physics
and one of
CHEM 460-3 Advanced Physical Chemistry
PHYS 445-3 Statistical Physics
and one of
CHEM 464-3 Quantum Chemistry
PHYS 385-3 Quantum Mechanics I
and one of
CHEM 440-3 Solid State Materials Chemistry
PHYS 465-3 Solid State Physics
and one of
CHEM 481-5 Undergraduate Research
PHYS 432-5 Undergraduate Honors Thesis
and one of
PHYS 326-4 Electronics and Instrumentation
PHYS 332W-4 Optics Laboratory*
plus upper division chemistry, nuclear science or physics units chosen to bring the total upper division units to 51, and maintain a minimum of 21 upper division units in both chemistry and physics
*the requirement that PHYS 233 as a prerequisite for PHYS 332 is waived for students in the chemical physics major and honors programs
Other Requirements
Please see “Requirements for Honors and Honors First Class” on page 181.
Mathematical Physics Honors Program
This program is offered jointly by the Departments of Mathematics and Physics. Entry requires permission of both. Graduates may undertake graduate work in mathematics or physics depending on interest. Some additional work in either mathematics or physics may be required. Students should speak with an advisor as soon as possible to schedule their programs.
Lower Division Requirements
(46 units)
Students complete one of
CMPT 126-3 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming† (or CMPT 120 and 125)
CMPT 102-3 Introduction to Scientific Computer Programming
and all of
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
MATH 242-3 Introduction to Analysis I
MATH 251-3 Calculus III
MATH 252-3 Vector Calculus
PHYS 131-2 Physics Laboratory I*
PHYS 211-3 Intermediate Mechanics
PHYS 231-3 Physics Laboratory II
PHYS 233-2 Physics Laboratory III
PHYS 255-3 Vibrations and Waves
PHYS 285-3 Introduction to Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
STAT 270-3 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
and one of
MATH 150-4 Calculus I with Review
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
and one of
MATH 232-3 Applied Linear Algebra
MATH 240-3 Algebra I: Linear Algebra
and one of
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modern Physics
PHYS 125-3 Mechanics and Special Relativity†
PHYS 140-4 Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics*
and one of
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 126-3 Electricity, Magnetism and Light†
PHYS 141-4 Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism*
*students with credit for PHYS 140 and 141 are not required to complete PHYS 131
†recommended
Upper Division Requirements
(58 units)
Students complete all of
MACM 316-3 Numerical Analysis I
MATH 310-3 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
MATH 320-3 Introduction to Analysis II
MATH 322-3 Complex Variables
MATH 418-3 Partial Differential Equations
and one of
MATH 419-3 Linear Analysis
MATH 424-3 Complex Analysis
MATH 425-3 Real Analysis
and one of
MATH 461-3 Continuous Mathematical Models
MATH 462-3 Fluid Dynamics
MATH 495-3 Selected Topics in Applied Mathematics
and one of
MACM 401-3 Introduction to Computer Algebra
MACM 416-3 Numerical Analysis II
MATH 467-3 Dynamical Systems
and all of
PHYS 321-3 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 332W-4 Optics Laboratory
PHYS 344-3 Thermal Physics
PHYS 384-3 Methods of Theoretical Physics I
PHYS 385-3 Quantum Mechanics I
PHYS 413-3 Advanced Mechanics
PHYS 415-3 Quantum Mechanics II
PHYS 421-3 Electromagnetic Waves
PHYS 445-3 Statistical Physics
and two of
PHYS 390-3 Introduction to Astrophysics
PHYS 432-5 Undergraduate Honors Thesis
PHYS 455-3 Modern Optics
PHYS 465-3 Solid State Physics
PHYS 484-3 Nonlinear Physics
PHYS 485-3 Particle Physics
PHYS 490-3 General Relativity and Gravitation
Other Requirements
Please see “Requirements for Honors and Honors First Class” on page 181. CHEM 121 and 122 should be included among the elective courses.
This program provides an in-depth understanding of basic physics in preparation for post-graduate study in physics and closely related disciplines. A grade average of B or higher is required to graduate.
Requirements are the same as for the physics major.
Upper Division Requirements
(52 units)
Students complete all of
MATH 310-3 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
PHYS 321-3 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 332W-4 Optics Laboratory
PHYS 344-3 Thermal Physics
PHYS 384-3 Methods of Theoretical Physics I
PHYS 385-3 Quantum Mechanics I
PHYS 413-3 Advanced Mechanics
PHYS 415-3 Quantum Mechanics II
PHYS 421-3 Electromagnetic Waves
PHYS 431-4 Advanced Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 432-5 Undergraduate Honors Thesis
PHYS 445-3 Statistical Physics
and at least nine units chosen from
PHYS 390-3 Introduction to Astrophysics
PHYS 455-3 Modern Optics
PHYS 465-3 Solid State Physics
PHYS 485-3 Particle Physics
PHYS 490-3 General Relativity and Gravitation
and at least three units chosen from
PHYS 326-4 Electronics and Instrumentation
PHYS 380-3 Introduction to Subatomic Physics
PHYS 395-3 Computational Physics
PHYS 430-4 Digital Electronics and Interfacing
PHYS 484-3 Nonlinear Physics
Other Requirements
Please see “Requirements for Honors and Honors First Class” on page 181.
Nuclear Science Minor Program
This minor program is offered jointly with the Department of Chemistry. See page 192 for details.
Students complete a minimum of 14 upper division physics units in courses numbered 300 and above, together with all the prerequisites. Students will select a reasonable list of courses that must be approved by the Department of Physics.
Ms. N. Yano, Faculty of Science co-op co-ordinator, P9441 Shrum Science Centre, 778.782.4654, nmyano@sfu.ca
Co-op combines work experience with academic studies. The student spends alternate terms on campus and in study related jobs. Please see “Co-operative Education” on page 212.
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