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- A Minor in Physics
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Students in other disciplines can obtain a Minor in Physics within their degree programs
by completing four full credits from the following courses with a minimum 60 percent
average:
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one half credit from PHYS1P91/1P21 (i.e., PHYS 1P91 or PHYS 1P21) and one
half credit from PHYS1P92/1P22 and/or one half credit from PHYS1P93/1P23;
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remaining credits from ASTR 1P01 and 1P02 (Introduction to Astronomy I and II) and/or
PHYS courses numbered 2(alpha)00 and above.
Students should consult with the Chair of the Department or one of the
Undergraduate Student Advisors
for a selection of courses most suitable to their background and future plans.
The goal of the "Minor in Physics" program is to introduce students in
other disciplines to the fundamental concepts of various branches of
physics and their applications. The new program would provide students
with a firm background and practical skills necessary for the pursuit of a
wide range of professional activities in science and non-science related
fields. The problem-solving skills and critical thinking that the
students will learn in this program will be of great value in many
cross-disciplinary professions. The program would serve the needs of
students, who would like to gain some knowledge in the field of Physics,
without having to go through the full rigour of a major or a combined
major program. Most disciplines do not have a combined major program
with Physics. The minor program will offer the students from these
disciplines an opportunity to gain some knowledge of Physics with an
official acknowledgement in their transcript.
Notes:
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The credit for ASTR 1P01 and 1P02 (or any other Physics course) can be applied both
towards fulfilling a context requirement and acquiring a minor in Physics.
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A new year 3 course PHYS 3P02, Cellular Biophysics, will be available as of Fall, 2007,
and will be a suitable course for Biology Majors and for
students in Neuroscience, and Applied Health Sciences.
Some samples of recommended courses with prerequisites for students from different
disciplines/departments are as follows:
- Philosophy, Classics and Great Books, Business, Economics,
Applied Linguistics (hearing sciences):
Year 1
- MATH 1P01 and 1P02
- PHYS 1P21 or 1P91 and one of PHYS 1P22, 1P92, 1P23, 1P93
- ASTR 1P01 and 1P02
Year 2
- MATH 2P03 (recommended) and 2P08 (recommended)
- PHYS 2P02, 2P50
Years 3 and 4
- two half credits from PHYS 2P20, 2P31, 3P41, 3P70, 3P91, 4P41, 4P51, 4P52, 4P61, 4P94
- Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, Applied Health Sciences:
Year 1
- MATH 1P01 and 1P02
- PHYS 1P91 and 1P93
- ASTR 1P01 and 1P02
Year 2
- MATH 2P03 (recommended) and 2P08 (recommended)
- PHYS 2P02, 2P50, 2P31, 2P51
Year 3 (if needed)
- two half credits from PHYS 3P02, 3P35, 3P36, 3P41, 3P70, 3P91 (in lieu of ASTR 1P01 and 1P02)
- Computer Science:
Year 1
- MATH 1P01 and 1P02
- PHYS 1P91 and 1P92
Year 2
Year 3
- three half credits from PHYS 3P35, 3P36, 3P92, 3P93
- Mathematics:
Year 1
- PHYS 1P21 or 1P91 and one of 1P22, 1P92, 1P23, 1P93
Year 2
Years 3 and 4
- three half credits from PHYS 3P20, 3P35, 3P36, 3P41, 3P70, 4P30, 4P51, 4P52, 4P61 and 4P94
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