This section specifies the Physics major discipline requirements only. Please refer to the Bachelor of Science section for information on additional requirements.
Lower-level requirements
Course
Title
Credits
PHYS 111
Mechanics
5
or PHYS 101
with a B+ or
better
Introductory General Physics: Mechanics and Fluids
PHYS 112
Electricity and
Magnetism
5
PHYS 221
Intermediate
Mechanics
4
PHYS 231
Thermodynamics
3
MATH 111
Calculus I
4
MATH 112
Calculus II
4
or MATH 118
Calculus II for Life Sciences
MATH 211
Calculus III
3
One of:
3–4
COMP 120
Computing for the Sciences
COMP 150
Introduction to Programming
COMP 152
Introduction to Structured Programming
Note: While not degree requirements, PHYS 225 and PHYS 232 are recommended as they are prerequisites for several upper-level courses. Other recommended lower-level courses can be found in the Physics Honours section.
Upper-level requirements
Course
Title
Credits
PHYS 381/ MATH 381/ ENGR 257
Mathematical
Physics
3
Plus either:
27 credits of upper-level
PHYS or ENPH
27
or
21 credits of upper-level
PHYS or ENPH and a major in one of the following: Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computing Science, Mathematics, or Physical Geography
21
Note: Students must complete a minimum of 15 upper-level physics (PHYS or ENPH) credits at UFV.
Physics minor
This section specifies the physics minor requirements only. Please refer to the Bachelor of Science section for information on additional requirements. Students need to combine these physics minor requirements with the credits from another science minor, major, or honours if they wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree.
Note: Students must be aware that upper-level physics courses require lower-level physics and math prerequisites. Students are advised to take these lower-level prerequisites in their first two years of full-time study.
Recommended lower-level courses
Course
Title
Credits
PHYS 111
Mechanics
5
PHYS 112
Electricity and Magnetism
5
PHYS 221
Intermediate Mechanics
4
PHYS 225
Waves and Introductory Optics
3
PHYS 231
Thermodynamics
3
PHYS 232
Experimental Methods in Physics
3
MATH 111
Calculus I
4
MATH 112
Calculus II
4
or MATH 118
Calculus II for Life Sciences
MATH 211
Calculus III
3
Upper-level requirements
Course
Title
Credits
14 credits of upper-level PHYS or ENPH
14
Note: Students must complete a minimum of nine upper-level physics (PHYS or ENPH) credits at UFV.
