Physics

Physics major

This section specifies the Physics major discipline requirements only. Please refer to the Bachelor of Science section for information on additional requirements.

Declaration requirements

Students admitted to the Bachelor of Science may formally declare a science major or minor if they have a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and meet the declaration requirements for the subject discipline. BSc students are expected to declare a major or minor by the time they have completed 60 credits. Students in other degree programs may declare a science major or minor if they satisfy the declaration requirements and have the approval of their program.

Bachelor of Science students wishing to declare a Physics major must complete the following prior to their formal declaration:

• PHYS 112
• One of MATH 112 or MATH 118, with a minumum grade of C

Program outline

Lower-level requirements

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

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.

Declaration requirements

Students admitted to the Bachelor of Science may formally declare a science major or minor if they have a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and meet the declaration requirements for the subject discipline. BSc students are expected to declare a major or minor by the time they have completed 60 credits. Students in other degree programs may declare a science major or minor if they satisfy the declaration requirements and have the approval of their program.

Bachelor of Science students wishing to declare a Physics minor must complete the following prior to their formal declaration:

• PHYS 112
• One of MATH 112 or MATH 118, with a minumum grade of C

Program outline

Recommended lower-level courses

Upper-level requirements

Note: Students must complete a minimum of nine upper-level physics (PHYS or ENPH) credits at UFV.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.