Introduction

Physics is the study of natural phenomena at the most fundamental level. Physicists investigate the properties of the states of matter and the structure and behaviour of the components of matter. The gravitational, electromagnetic and nuclear interactions are examined and different systems of mechanics including classical, relativistic, quantum and statistical, are developed to describe interactions between systems ranging from sub-atomic to galactic in size.

A program in physics has much to offer you. Besides traditional careers in teaching and research, knowledge of Physics is a powerful tool for a career in the Environmental or Life Sciences. An understanding of Physics is essential for those who are concerned about how society is affected by the impact of modern technology. The conceptual tools one acquires as a physicist can be applied with great success to many occupations.
The Specialist Program offers an intensive preparation for a career in Physics. By choosing courses from the wide variety offered, one can emphasize experimental, theoretical or even applied sides of physics. In fourth year, students intending to undertake graduate studies are encouraged to take an Option or part of an Option. Options are offered in Sub-Atomic Physics, Quantum Optics and Condensed Matter Physics, or Geophysics and Atmospheric Physics, reflecting the research excellence of the faculty.

The Physics and Physiology Departments offer a biophysics program. This program is intended to combine the analytical problem solving skills of the physicist with a sound background in relevant biology. If you have an interest in biophysics please contact the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies.

The Applied Physics program focuses more on subject matter that will help one in an industrial career. As part of this program, students are encouraged to take advantage of the Professional Experience Year program. The Nortel Applied Physics Laboratory is an integral part of the Applied Physics program.

A number of joint Physics Specialist programs are also offered in cooperation with the Departments of Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environment, Geology, Mathematics, and Physiology.
The Professional Experience Year program ("PEY": see also page 17 and www.peyonline.com) is available to eligible, full-time Arts & Science Specialist students after their second year of study.

Early Teacher Project: The purpose of the Early Teacher Project is to encourage the best physical and mathematical sciences students to pursue careers as mathematics and science teachers in Ontario secondary schools. It has been developed in cooperation with OISE/UT, University of Toronto. To participate students must continue to be registered in a Physics Specialist program (consult with coordinator) and participate in an orientation session in second year. Subsequently, these students will work with experienced teachers in classrooms of primary/secondary schools in the third and fourth years. There will also be a workshop/seminar component organized jointly by University of Toronto at Scarborough and OISE/UT. Completion of the Early Teacher Project requires completion of PHY341H1 and one of PHY342H1 or PSCD03S (at Scarborough). These courses may have to be chosen as electives since they are not required in all our programs.
Successful completion of the Early Teacher Project, together with a Physics related Specialist program with a 2.5 GPA standing in the best fifteen FCEs will guarantee admission to OISE/UT for at least 30 students each year. The Early Teacher Project is administered at Scarborough through the coordinator for the ETP, Professor Charles Dyer (416-287-7206). The ETP is now being offered to St. George students. We encourage you to give this career option serious consideration. See the ETP web page www.scar.utoronto.ca/~dyer/ETP/ for further details.

The Departmental website gives detailed information on programs and courses, and describes the operation of the Department and the counselling services available. All students, most particularly those entering first year, are strongly urged to consult the website before term begins.

Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies):
Professor D. Bailey, Room 328, McLennan Physical Laboratories (416-978-6674);

E-mail address: ugchair@physics.utoronto.ca

Enquiries:
Undergraduate Office, Room 301, McLennan Physical Laboratories (416-978-7057/5219)
Web site: http://www.physics.utoronto.ca

Physics Programs

Enrolment in the Physics programs requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA is required.

Applied Physics (Science program)

Consult Professor D. Bailey, Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies), Department of Physics.

Specialist program:
(13.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year:
MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1, MAT223H1; PHY140Y1

Second Year:
MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1, MAT244H1; PHY225H1, PHY251H1, PHY252H1, PHY255H1, PHY256H1

Third Year:
APM346H1; MAT334H1; PHY351H1, PHY352H1, PHY355H1

Fourth Year:
1. PHY459H1, PHY478H1
2. In addition, students are required in their 3rd/4th year to take 2.0 courses in practical physics from:
PHY 305-PHY308H1; 406-PHY408H1; PHY325Y1/326H1; PHY425Y1/426H1; PHY495H1/PHY496H1; and
3. An equivalent of 1.5 courses selected from one of the following streams:
Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Optics: PHY353H1, PHY485H1, PHY487H1
Atmospheric Physics: PHY315H1, PHY353H1, PHY499H1
Geophysics: JGP438H1, PHY359H1, PHY493H1, PHY494H1

Note:
Students intending to pursue a career in Industry are strongly urged to take advantage of the Professional Experience Year Program.

Biophysics (Science program)

Consult Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies), Department of Physics or Physiology.

Specialist program:
(15.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year:
BIO150Y1; (CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1 (PHY140Y1 recommended)

Second Year:
BCH210H1; BIO250Y1; CHM247H1; MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1, MAT244H1; PHY251H1

First or Second Year:
MAT223H1

Third Year:
JBO302Y1; PHY225H1, PHY252H1, PHY255H1, PHY256H1, PHY346H1, PHY351H1

Fourth Year:
PSL350H1/JLM 349H1/BIO349H1; PHY355H1, PHY307H1/PHY407H1; PSL303Y1, PSL432H1
NOTES: We strongly recommend you consider taking the research project PHY478H1/PSL 499H1.

Physics (Science program)

Consult Professor D. Bailey, Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies), Department of Physics.

Specialist program:
(13.0 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year:
MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1, MAT223H1; PHY140Y1

Second Year:
MAT237Y1, MAT244H1; PHY225H1, PHY251H1, PHY252H1, PHY255H1, PHY256H1

Third Year:
APM346H1; MAT334H1; PHY351H1, PHY352H1, PHY353H1, PHY355H1, PHY357H1/PHY358H1/PHY359H1

Fourth Year:
PHY457H1; two of PHY459H1/PHY460H1/PHY480H1

NOTE: Third/Fourth Year Laboratories:
All specialists must take a minimum of 1.5 courses in practical physics in third/fourth year. One half-course must be in the Advanced Physics Laboratory.

Advanced Physics Laboratory: PHY325Y1/326H1, PHY425Y1/426H1
Electronics Laboratory: PHY305H1, PHY406H1
Computational Laboratory: PHY307H1/PHY308H1/PHY309H1/PHY407H1/ PHY408H1/PHY409H1
Medical Imaging: PHY445H1

Major programs:

A. 'Core' Major

(7.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least 2.0 full-course equivalents at the 300+ level)

First Year:
MAT137Y1, MAT223H1; PHY140Y1

Second Year:
1. MAT237Y1, PHY225H1
2.Three of: PHY251H1, PHY252H1, PHY255H1, PHY256H1

Third Year:
1. MAT244H1; PHY305H1/PHY307H1/PHY308H1/PHY309H1/326H1
2. Two of: PHY351H1, PHY352H1, PHY353H1, PHY355H1, PHY357H1, PHY358H1, PHY359H1

B. 'General' Major

(7 full courses or their equivalent, including at least 2.0 full-course equivalents at the 300+ level)

NOTE: This program is intended for students in the Life Sciences

First Year:
MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1

Second Year:
MAT235Y1/MAT237Y1; PHY225H1, PHY238Y1/(PHY251H1, PHY255H1)

Third Year:
1. MAT244H1, PHY256H1, PHY305H1/PHY307H1/PHY308H1/PHY309H1/326H1
2. One full course equivalent from: JPA305H1, JGP438H1, PHY315H1, PHY346H1, PHY445H1

Minor programs:

A. 'Core' Minor
(4 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
PHY140Y1

Second Year:
1. PHY225H1
2. Three of: PHY251H1, PHY252H1, PHY255H1, PHY256H1

Third Year:
1. PHY305H1/PHY307H1/PHY308H1/PHY309H1/326H1
2. One of PHY351H1, PHY352H1, PHY355H1

B. 'Life and Environmental' Minor
(4 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1

Second Year:
ENV235Y1/JPU200Y1/PHY238Y1

Third Year:
One full course equivalent from: BIO472H1; JPA305H1/JPA310H1; JGP438H1; PHY315H1, PHY346H1

Earth Systems: Physics and Environment : see Division of the Environment

Physics and Astronomy: see Astronomy

Physics and Chemistry: see Chemical Physics in the Chemistry section

Physics and Computer Science: see Computer Science

Physics and Geology: see Geology

Physics and Mathematics: see Mathematics

Planetary Science: see Astronomy and Astrophysics