Bachelor of Science in Physics

About this programme

Ahmed Hussein, Professor Emeritus Elie Korkmaz, Professor Emeritus Mark Shegelski, Professor Emeritus Erik Jensen, Professor and Chair Ian Hartley, Professor Matthew Reid, Professor Jean-Sebastien Bernier, Associate Professor Brian Kootte, Assistant Professor George Jones, Senior Lab Instructor Website: www.unbc.ca/physics Major in Physics (BSc) Major in Physics (BSc Honours) Joint Major in Chemistry and Physics (BSc) Joint Major in Computer Science and Physics (BSc) Joint Major in Mathematics and Physics (BSc) Minor in Physics Physics is the study of nature at its most fundamental level. As such it is the science upon whose principles all other sciences and technologies are based. Because it is so basic, a major in physics is ideal preparation, not only for further study in physics, but also for advanced study in such diverse fields as biophysics, medicine, astrophysics, chemical physics, engineering, meteorology, and computer science. A major in Physics requires students to complete 58 credit hours of Physics; 36 credit hours of these must be at the upper-division level. The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Physics is 120 credit hours. Electives and Academic Breadth Elective credit hours must be taken as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation on Academic Breadth ). Recommended electives include: