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Combined Physics and Astronomy Program Requirements

Combined Honours in Physics and Astronomy

Year 1
ASTR 150 1.5
CHEM 101, 102 3.0
CSC 110 or 111 1.5
MATH 100, 101 3.0
PHYS 120 and 130; or 112 3.0
Electives1 3.0
Total 15.0
Year 2
ASTR 250, 255 3.0
MATH 200, 201, 211 4.5
PHYS 214, 215, 216, 217 6.0
Electives1 1.5
Total 15.0
Year 3
ASTR 303, 329 3.0
MATH 300, 301, 342, 346 6.0
PHYS 321A, 321B, 323, 325, 326 7.5
Electives1 1.5
Total 18.0
Year 4
Three of ASTR 402, 403, 404, 405 4.5
ASTR 429 or PHYS 429B 1.5
ASTR 460 or PHYS 460 0.0
PHYS 313 or 314; 410, 421, 422, 423, 429A 9.0
PHYS or ASTR electives2 3.0
Total 18.0

1. PHYS 210, CSC 115, 225, 230 are recommended.

2. Electives chosen from Physics and Astronomy courses (or other approved courses) numbered 300 or higher. These electives must be chosen in consultation with the Department.

Combined Major in Physics and Astronomy

Year 1
ASTR 150 1.5
CSC 110 or 111 1.5
MATH 100, 101 3.0
PHYS 120 and 130; or 112 3.0
Electives1 6.0
Total 15.0
Year 2
ASTR 250, 255 3.0
MATH 200, 201, 211 4.5
PHYS 214, 215, 216, 217 6.0
Electives1 1.5
Total 15.0
Year 3
ASTR 303, 329 3.0
MATH 300, 301, 342, 346 6.0
PHYS 321A, 325, 326 4.5
Electives1 1.5
Total 15.0
Year 4
Three of ASTR 402, 403, 404, 405 4.5
PHYS 313 or 314; 323 3.0
PHYS or ASTR electives2 6.0
Electives3 1.5
Total 15.0

1. Three units of Chemistry are recommended in this program. PHYS 210, CSC 115, 225, 230 are also recommended.

2. Electives chosen from Physics and Astronomy courses (or other approved courses) numbered 300 or higher. These electives must be chosen in consultation with the Department.

3. One of PHYS 460 and ASTR 460 is recommended for third- and fourth-year students.

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