Academic Calendar 2021-2022

Mathematical Physics – Specialization (Science) – Bachelor of Science (Honours)

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Plans of study for students who were admitted to a Mathematical Physics Plan after May 2018
MAPH-P-BSH
Subject:  Administered by the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics and Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy.
Plan:  Consists of 105.0 units as described below.
Program:  The Plan, together with sufficient electives to total 120.0 units, will lead to a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree.

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2020-2021 Calendar for the previous requirements.

1. Core
Mathematics and Statistics:
A. Complete the following:
MATH 110Linear Algebra6.00
MATH 120Differential and Integral Calculus6.00
B. Complete the following:
MATH 210Rings and Fields3.00
C. Complete the following:
MATH 231Differential Equations3.00
MATH 280Advanced Calculus3.00
MATH 281Introduction to Real Analysis3.00
D. Complete the following:
STAT 268Statistics and Probability I3.00
STAT 269Statistics and Probability II3.00
E. Complete the following:
MATH 326Functions of a Complex Variable3.00
MATH 328Real Analysis3.00
MATH 334Mathematical Methods for Engineering and Physics3.00
Physics:
F. Select 6.00 units from the following:6.00
Fundamental Physics
General Physics
G. Complete the following:
PHYS 206Dynamics3.00
PHYS 212Vibrations and Waves3.00
PHYS 213Computational Methods in Physics3.00
PHYS 239Electromagnetism3.00
PHYS 242Relativity and Quanta3.00
PHYS 250Foundations of Experimental Physics3.00
H. Select 18.00 units from the following:18.00
Advanced Mechanics
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Physics of Atoms, Nuclei and Particles
General Laboratory
Thermodynamics
I. Complete the following:
PHYS 432Electromagnetic Theory3.00
PHYS 590Research Thesis6.00
2. Option
Mathematics and Statistics:
A. Select 3.00 units from the following:3.00
Differential Geometry
Fourier Analysis
Introduction to Deterministic Dynamical Systems
Functional Analysis and Quantum Mechanics
Partial Differential Equations
B. Select 9.00 units from the following:9.00
BIOM at the 300 level or above
MATH at the 300 level or above
STAT at the 300 level or above
Physics:
C. PHYS at the 400 level or above3.00
Electives
Elective Courses15.00
Total Units120.00

3. Note

A.  A maximum of 6.0 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, LAW, NURS and courses in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.