Suggested course sequences - Physics
Course sequences show you which courses you should take for your particular program and in which term you should take them. They help you plan your course schedule. Course sequences are only guidelines; there is more than one possible course sequence for any given program.
Academic year 2024-2025
Year | Fall | Winter |
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1st year (30 units) |
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2nd year (30 units) |
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3rd year (30 units) |
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4th year (30 units) |
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Notes
- Of the 24 elective units, some breadth in other sciences is recommended and the following course is recommended in particular: CHM1311, (MAT2141 or MAT2342) or (MAT2371 or MAT2377)
- (MAT2141 or MAT2342) or (MAT2371 or MAT2377) is recommended as an optional course in MAT.
- Some 3000 and 4000 level courses in PHY are offered in alternating years with the French equivalent.
- Specialization programs are also offered in Physics with Biological Physics option, Photonics Option and in Physics-Mathematics; please consult the relevant tables for details.
For students registered in the Faculty of Science: If the components of your program of study require common compulsory courses, you will have to replace the units with electives.
Co-operative education is available with this program.
The French Immersion Stream is available with this program.
The minimum CGPA required to be on good academic standing is 5.0
Please note that a maximum of 48 units at the 1000 level can be used towards your program.
Academic year 2024-2025
Year | Fall | Winter |
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1st year (30 units) |
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2nd year (30 units) |
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3rd year (30 units) |
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4th year (30 units) |
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Notes
- PHY3325 is not offered in the 2024-2025 academic year. Please contact the Faculty of Science to discuss your options.
- PHY4006 During the fourth year, the student must either do a research project (PHY4006), or PHY4903 and PHY4906
- (MAT2141 or MAT2342) or (MAT2371 or MAT2377) is recommended for optional course in MAT.
- Of the 18 elective units, some breadth in other sciences is recommended and the following course are recommended in particular: CHM1321, GNG1106 or ITI1120, (MAT2141 or MAT2342) or (MAT2371 or MAT2377).
- Some 3000 and 4000 level courses in PHY are offered in alternating years with the French equivalent.
For students registered in the Faculty of Science: If the components of your program of study require common compulsory courses, you will have to replace the units with electives.
Co-operative education is available with this program.
The French Immersion Stream is available with this program.
The minimum CGPA required to be on good academic standing is 5.0
Please note that a maximum of 48 units at the 1000 level can be used towards your program.
Academic year 2024-2025
Year | Fall | Winter |
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1st year (30 units) |
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2nd year (30 units) |
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3rd year (30 units) |
PHY3310, PHY4311, PHY4320 and PHY4375 are offered in alternate years in English. Take Group A in 3rd year and Group B in 4th year, or vice versa, ensure they are taken when offered. Group A
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PHY3310, PHY4311, PHY4320 and PHY4375 are offered in alternate years in English. Take Group A in 3rd year and Group B in 4th year, or vice versa, ensure they are taken when offered. Group A
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4th year (30 units) |
PHY3310, PHY4311, PHY4320 and PHY4375 are offered in alternate years in English. Take Group A in 3rd year and Group B in 4th year, or vice versa, ensure they are taken when offered. Group B
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PHY3310, PHY4311, PHY4320 and PHY4375 are offered in alternate years in English. Take Group A in 3rd year and Group B in 4th year, or vice versa, ensure they are taken when offered. Group B
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Notes
- Of the 24 elective course units, some breadth in other sciences is recommended and the following courses are recommended in particular: CHM1311, (MAT2141 or MAT2342), (MAT2371 or MAT2377)
- (MAT2141 or MAT2342) or (MAT2371 or MAT2377) is recommended.
- Some 3000 and 4000 level courses in PHY are offered in alternating years with the French equivalent.
For students registered in the Faculty of Science: If the components of your program of study require common compulsory courses, you will have to replace the units with elective course units.
Co-operative education is available with this program.
The French Immersion Stream is available with this program.
The minimum CGPA required to be on good academic standing is 5.0.
Please note that a maximum of 48 units at the 1000 level can be used towards your program.
Academic year 2024-2025
Year | Fall | Winter |
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1st year (30 units) |
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2nd year (30 units) |
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3rd year (30 units) |
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4th year (30 units) |
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Notes
- MAT1348 is a prerequisite for most second year computer science courses (CSI).
- MAT2371 is a prerequisite for most further MAT courses in probability and statistics.
- MAT3130, MAT3155, MAT3341, MAT3380, MAT3395, MAT4183,MAT4381, MAT4385, MAT4386, MAT4387, MAT4388: courses recommended by the Department as optional course in MAT).
- Some 3000 and 4000 level courses in MAT and PHY are offered in alternating years with the French equivalent.
- Out of the 18 elective course units, some breadth in other sciences is recommended and particularly CHM1311.
For students registered in the Faculty of Science: If the components of your program of study require common compulsory courses, you will have to replace the units with electives.
Please note that all programs in the Faculty of Science require a minimum of 12 course units from the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences or the Telfer School of Management.
Co-operative education is available with this program.
The French Immersion Stream is available with this program.
The minimum CGPA required to be on good academic standing is 5.0
Please note that a maximum of 48 units at the 1000 level can be used towards your program.
Academic year 2024-2025
Year | Fall | Winter |
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1st year (15 units) |
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2nd year (21 units) |
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3rd and 4th year (18 units) |
Offered in Fall or Winter of 3rd or 4th year:
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Notes
- PHY3320, PHY3341, PHY3355, PHY3370: These courses are recommended for students intending to pursue graduate studies in physics.
- PHY3341 is a corequisite for PHY3370.
- Some Physics courses are only offered in English once every second year.
For students registered in the Faculty of Science: If the components of your program of study require common compulsory courses, you will have to replace the units with electives.
Please note that all programs in the Faculty of Science require a minimum of 12 course units from the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences or the Telfer School of Management.
Co-operative education is available when taken as part of an honours degree.
The French Immersion Stream is available with this program when taken as part of an honours degree.
Please note that a maximum of 48 units at the 1000 level can be used towards your program.
Academic year 2024-2025
Year | Fall | Winter |
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1st year (15 units) |
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2nd year (12 units) |
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3rd year (3 units) |
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4th year |
Notes
- PHY1321 may be replaced by PHY1331.
- PHY2100 and PHY2323 cannot be combined for credit.
Please note that a maximum of 45 units at the 1000 level can be used towards the Bachelor of Science with Minor.
Academic year 2024-2025
Year | Fall | Winter |
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1st year (18 units) |
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2nd year (6 units) |
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3rd year (9 units) |
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4th year |
Note
- PHY3325 is not offered in the 2024-2025 academic year. Please contact the Faculty of Science to discuss your options.
- MAT1341 is a prerequisite to some second year physics courses; check the university calendar. Students interested in applying for graduate studies in biological physics in the Department of Physics at uOttawa are recommended to take some of the following courses: PHY2361, PHY3350, PHY3355, MAT2324 or MAT2384. For more details, the interested student should consult with the potential research supervisor of the Department of Physics.
Please note that a maximum of 45 units at the 1000 level can be used towards the Bachelor of Science with Minor.