Origins Research Specialization

Note

Completion of ASTRON 1F03  (or PHYSICS 1F03 ) is strongly recommended.

Admission

Enrolment in this specialization is limited. Selection is based on academic achievement and requires completion of admission requirements for an appropriate Honours program as stated above, and completion of at least the following courses:

Program Notes

1. Information about the specialization may be accessed at the Origins Institute Internet site (http://origins.mcmaster.ca/) or by contacting the Associate Director (Jon Stone at origins@mcmaster.ca). Students must apply for their Level II Honours program with the Origins Research Specialization using the Application for Admission to Level II on SOLAR (Student On-line Academic Registration). See Admission to Level II Programs  in this section in the Calendar.
2. Students must refer to the description for the Honours program that they seek to combine with the Origins Research Specialization for specific admission and program requirements.
3. ORIGINS 2B03  and ORIGINS 2LU3  must be completed by the end of Level III.
4. Students must satisfy all requirements for an appropriate Honours program and the Origins Research Specialization. Unless specific program requirements are stated in the Undergraduate Calendar, students should consult with program administrators and the Associate Director for the Origins Institute to devise a curriculum.
5. Students who fail to meet the prerequisite for ORIGINS 4A09  will not be permitted to continue in the Origins Research Specialization. However, if appropriate requirements have been met, students may apply to graduate with the Minor in Origins Research.

Course List

• ORIGINS 3A03 - Origin of Space-time
• ORIGINS 3B03 - Origins of Elements
• ORIGINS 3C03 - Origins of Structure In The Cosmos
• ORIGINS 3D03 - Origins of Life and Astrobiology
• ORIGINS 3E03 - Origins of Species and Biodiversity
• ORIGINS 3F03 - Origin of Humanity

Requirements

24 units total (Levels II to IV)