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Nov 23, 2024
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Undergraduate Calendar 2021-2022 [-ARCHIVED CALENDAR-]
Honours Physics Co-op (B.Sc.)
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Admission
Enrolment in this program is limited. Selection is based on academic achievement and an interview but requires, as a minimum, submission of the on-line application by the stated deadline, and completion of Level II of an Honours program offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 including:
0-3 units
from the following courses, if not completed in Level I
Note:
Information about the program and the selection procedure may be obtained from Science Career and Cooperative Education and the Chair of the Committee of Instruction.
Program Notes
- This is a five-level (year) co-op program which includes two eight-month work terms which must be spent in physics related placements.
- Students must be registered full-time and take a full academic work load as prescribed by Level and Term.
- Students are required to complete SCIENCE 2C00 and SCIENCE 3C00 before the first work placement and are strongly recommended to complete SCIENCE 2C00 in Level II.
- Students interested in computational and theoretical physics and especially those considering postgraduate studies in this area should take the following courses: ENGPHYS 3H04 A/B S , MATH 2R03 , 2T03, PHYSICS 3A03 , 3C03 , 3N04 , 4B03 , 4G03 , plus six additional units from Levels III, IV, V Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics.
- Students interested in experimental physics and especially those considering postgraduate studies in this area should take the following courses: ENGPHYS 3BA3, 3BB3, 3H04 A/B S , 4B03 , 4E03 , 4F03 , 4K03 .
Requirements
120 units total (Levels I to IV), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I
Level I: 30 Units
Completed prior to admission to the program
Level II: 30 Units
- Completion of any Level II Honours Physics program
Level III
Consists of academic studies (Fall Term), Co-op Work Term (Winter Term), and Co-op Work Term (Spring/Summer Term)
6-9 units
- Electives (See Program Notes 4 and 5 above.)
Spring/Summer Term:
Work Term
Level IV
Consists of academic studies (Fall and Winter Terms) and Co-op Work Term (Spring/Summer Term)
Fall and Winter Terms: 30 units:
9 units
- Electives (See Program Notes 4 and 5 above.)
Spring/Summer Term:
Work Term
Level V
Consists of Co-op Work Term (Fall Term) and academic studies (Winter Term)
9 units
- Electives (See Program Notes 4 and 5 above.)
Co-op Program Chart
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FALL TERM
(September to December)
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WINTER TERM
(January to April)
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SPRING/SUMMER TERM
(May to August)
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| Level III |
15 units from Academic Level III
+
SCIENCE 2C00 (if not already completed)
and SCIENCE 3C00
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Work Term
SCIENCE 3WT0
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Work Term
SCIENCE 3WT0
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| Level IV |
15 units from Academic Level III |
15 units from Academic Level IV |
Work Term
SCIENCE 4WT0
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| Level V |
Work Term
SCIENCE 5WT0
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15 units from Academic Level IV |
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Requirements For Students Who Entered Prior To September 2021
121 units total (Levels I to IV), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I
Level I: 30 Units
Completed prior to admission to the program Level II: 31 Units
- Completion of any Level II Honours Physics program
Level III
Consists of academic studies (Fall Term), Co-op Work Term (Winter Term), and Co-op Work Term (Spring/Summer Term)
6-9 units
- Electives (See Program Notes 4 and 5 above.)
Spring/Summer Term:
Work Term
Level IV
Consists of academic studies (Fall and Winter Terms) and Co-op Work Term (Spring/Summer Term)
Fall and Winter Terms: 30 units:
9 units
- Electives (See Program Notes 4 and 5 above.)
Spring/Summer Term:
Work Term
Level V
Consists of Co-op Work Term (Fall Term) and academic studies (Winter Term)
9 units
- Electives (See Program Notes 4 and 5 above.)
Co-op Program Chart
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FALL TERM
(September to December)
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WINTER TERM
(January to April)
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SPRING/SUMMER TERM
(May to August)
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| Level III |
17 units from Academic Level III
+
SCIENCE 2C00 (if not already completed)
and SCIENCE 3C00
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Work Term
SCIENCE 3WT0
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Work Term
SCIENCE 3WT0
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| Level IV |
15 units from Academic Level III |
15 units from Academic Level IV |
Work Term
SCIENCE 4WT0
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| Level V |
Work Term
SCIENCE 5WT0
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13 units from Academic Level IV |
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