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Chair
Bozidar Mitrovic
Professors Emeriti
John Black, Colin A. Plint
Professors
Shyamal K. Bose, Bozidar Mitrovic, Fereidoon S. Razavi, Stuart M. Rothstein
Associate Professors
Maureen Reedyk, Kirill Samokhin, Edward Sternin
Assistant Professor
David A. Crandles, Mesfin A. Woldeyohannes
Senior Laboratory Instructor
Frank A. Benko
Laboratory Demonstrator
Fulvio Boseglav
Director Co-operative Programs
Cindy Dunne
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General Information |
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Administrative Assistant
Alice Witvoet
905-688-5550, extension 3412
Mackenzie Chown B210
http://www.physics.brocku.ca/
The department offers four-year programs of study leading to a BSc honours in Physics, a BSc honours Co-op option in Physics, a BSc with a Major in Physics and a three-year BSc pass degree program. Students may take a single major in Physics or a combined major with Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics or Great Books/Liberal Studies.
The core of the program is designed to provide an understanding of the principles and fundamental interactions of classical and quantum physics as well as many applications of these principles in technology and everyday life. It is possible for non-Physics degree students to take advanced courses, provided they have the physics and mathematics required in the year 1 Physics program. An experimental physics path of PHYS 2P31 and 3P92 or a modern physics path of PHYS 2P50 and 3P91 are possible.
The Physics Co-op program combines academic and work terms over a four and one-half year period. Students spend two years in an academic setting, where they acquire the necessary background prior to taking the first work placement. In addition to the current fees for courses in academic study terms, Physics Co-op students are assessed an annual administrative fee (see the Schedule of Fees).
Admission to the Co-op program is on the basis of marks, a review of personal résumés and employer availability. An interview may be required. The normal requirement is a minimum 80 percent average on six OACs (or equivalent). As this is a limited enrolment program, admission is not guaranteed by the attainment of the minimum requirement. The Co-op Programs Office and the Faculty of Mathematics and Science will facilitate admission decisions.
Students admitted to the Physics Co-op program must follow the Physics Co-op program schedule. Failure to adhere to the schedule may result in removal from the Physic Co-op program. Eligibility to continue is based on the student's major average and non-major average. A student with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average will be permitted to continue. A student with a major average lower than 70 percent will not be permitted to continue in the Physics Co-op program, but may continue in the Physics stream.
The Physics Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have honours standing and who have successfully completed a minimum of twelve months of Co-op work experience.
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Program Notes |
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Students should consult a faculty adviser when planning years 3 and 4 of the BSc programs or year 3 of the BSc (pass) program. |
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PHYS 3P20 is offered in odd years and PHYS 3P92 is offered in even years. |
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In all 20 credit degree programs, at least 12 credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, six of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above and of these three must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above. In all fifteen credit degree programs, at least seven credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, three of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above. |
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Honours Program |
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Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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Physics Co-op (honours only) |
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Students admitted to the Co-op program must follow the program schedule as listed below. Failure to adhere to the schedule may result in removal from the Physics Co-op program.
Year 1
Year 2
Spring/Summer Sessions:
Year 3
Fall Term:
Winter Term:
Spring/Summer Sessions:
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PHYS ON00 (optional) |
Year 4
Fall Term:
Winter Term:
Spring/Summer Sessions:
Year 5
Fall Term:
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BSc with a Major Program |
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Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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Pass Program |
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Satisfactory completion of the first three years of the honours program entitles a student to apply for a pass degree.
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Concurrent BSc/BEd |
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The Faculty of Mathematics and Science and the Faculty of Education co-operate in offering a concurrent pass BSc/BEd program for students interested in teaching mathematics or science at the elementary level to grade 8. Refer to the Education-Concurrent BSc/BEd Program listing for additional information.
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Combined Major Programs |
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Physics and Biological Sciences |
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Honours
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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PHYS 2P31 and 2P51 |
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one of PHYS 3P20, 3P35, 3P70 |
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one BIOL credit |
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one BIOL credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 3(alpha)99 or one PHYS credit numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99 |
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one and one-half elective credits |
Year 4
Pass
Satisfactory completion of the first three years of the honours program entitles a student to apply for a pass degree.
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Physics and Computer Science |
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Honours
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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Physics and Mathematics |
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Honours
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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Physics and Chemistry |
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Consult the Chemistry entry for a listing of program requirements.
Physics and Great Books/Liberal Studies (honours only)
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Master of Science (MSc) Program |
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The department offers an MSc program in condensed matter physics. Experimental and theoretical studies are provided. Current research interests and activities involve experimental, theoretical and computational studies in materials science and condensed matter.
For details, see the Graduate Calendar or contact the Chair of the Department.
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