Section 194.15 - Faculty of Science - University of Alberta

The Honors Programs offered by the Department of Physics provide a comprehensive education for students planning advanced degrees and a research or academic career.

Notes
(1)	Students interested in the Engineering-Physics program should consult §82.8 of the Faculty of Engineering section.
(2)	Honors and Specialization Physics students must consult an advisor in the Department of Physics regarding their programs. Note to second-, third- and fourth-year students: Not all 200-, 300- and 400-level Physics and Geophysics courses are offered every year.

194.15.1 Honors in Physics

Continuation in the Honors in Physics program requires successful completion of at least 24 with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 90 credited to the degree.

Notes
(1)	By the end of their programs, students must have taken 18 of Arts options.
(2)	PH Pool A options: All 400-level ASTRO; PHYS 415, 485, 495.
(3)	PH Pool B options: MA PH 451; all 400-level MATH; PHYS 458, 467.
(4)	PH Pool options: ASTRO 320, 322; EAS 370, 371, 373; all 300- and 400-level GEOPH; all 400-level PHYS; all courses in Pool A and Pool B. Other courses may be taken by prior consent of the Department of Physics.
(5)	Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to MATH 114, 115, PHYS 144, 146 and 6 Science options.

Year 1
MATH 113 (or 114, or 117), 115 (or 118)
MATH 125 (or 127), 225 (or 227)
PHYS 144, 146
6 in Science options
6 in an Arts options (see Note 1 above)

Year 2
MATH 214 (or 217), 215 (or 317)
PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295, 297
6 in an Arts option (see Note 1 above)

Year 3
MATH 311 (or 411), 334, 337
PHYS 310, 311, 362, 372, 381, 397
3 in an Arts option (see Note 1)

Year 4
MA PH 343
PHYS 472, 481, 499
3 in PH Pool A options (see Note 2)
3 in PH Pool B options (see Note 3)
9 in PH Pool options (see Note 4)
3 in an Arts option (see Note 1)

194.15.2 Specialization in Physics

Continuation in the Specialization in Physics program requires successful completion of at least 24 with a minimum 2.3 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on the last 90 credited to the degree.

Notes
(1)	By the end of their programs, students must have taken 18 of Arts options.
(2)	PS Senior Science options: Any 200- or higher level course offered by the Faculty of Science.
(3)	PS Pool A: PHYS 301, 362, 364, all 300- and 400-level ASTRO, GEOPH, MA PH, and MATH courses; all 400-level PHYS courses. Other courses may be taken with prior consent of Department.
(4)	PS Pool B: all 400-level ASTRO, GEOPH, MA PH, and PHYS. Other courses may be taken with prior consent of Department.
(5)	Credit in SCI 100 is considered equivalent to MATH 114, 115, PHYS 144, 146 and 6 Science options.

Year 1
MATH 113 (or 114 or 117), 115 (or 118), 125 (or 127), 225 (or 227)
PHYS 144, 146
6 in Science options
6 in Arts options (see Note 1 above)

Year 2
MATH 214 (or 217), 215 (or 317)
PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295, 297
6 in an Arts option (see Note 1 above)

Year 3
MATH 334, 337
PHYS 310, 311, 372, 381, 397
3 in Arts options (see Note 1)
3 in PS Senior Science option (see Note 2)
3 in PS Pool A option (see Note 3)

Year 4
6 in PS Senior Science options (see Note 2)
15 in PS Pool A options (see Note 3)
6 in PS Pool B options (see Note 4)
3 in Arts option (see Note 1)

194.15.3 Honors in Astrophysics

Continuation in the Honors in Astrophysics program requires successful completion of at least 24 with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 90 credited to the degree.

Notes
(1)	Students must take a total of 18 in Arts options.
(2)	AH Pool: EAS 370, 371, 373; all 300-level GEOPH courses; PHYS 397; MA PH 451; all 400-level ASTRO, GEOPH, PHYS, and MATH courses. Other courses may be taken with prior consent of Department.
(3)	Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to MATH 114, 115, PHYS 144 and 146 and 6 Science options.

Year 1
MATH 113 (or 114 or 117), 115 (or 118), 125 (or 127), 225 (or 227)
PHYS 144, 146
6 in Science options (recommended options are ASTRO 120 and 122)
6 in Arts options

Year 2
ASTRO 320
MATH 214 (or 217), 215 (or 317)
PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295, 297
3 in Arts options

Year 3
ASTRO 322
MATH 311, 334, 337
PHYS 310, 311, 362, 372, 381
3 Arts option

Year 4
6 from ASTRO 429, 430, 465
MA PH 343
PHYS 458, 472, 481, 499
3 in AH Pool option (see Note 2)
6 in Arts options

194.15.4 Specialization in Astrophysics

Continuation in the Specialization in Astrophysics program requires successful completion of at least 24 with a minimum 2.3 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on the last 90 credited to the degree.

Notes
(1)	Students must take a total of 18 in Arts options.
(2)	AS Senior Science options: Any 200-, 300-, or 400-level course offered by the Faculty of Science.
(3)	AS Pool options: PHYS 301, 362, 364, 397; all 300- and 400-level GEOPH, MA PH, MATH, and PHYS courses; all 400- level ASTRO courses. Other courses may be taken with prior consent of Department.
(4)	Credit in SCI 100 is considered equivalent to MATH 114, 115, PHYS 144, 146 and 6 Science options

Year 1
MATH 113 (or 114 or 117), 115 (or 118), 125 (or 127), 225 (or 227)
PHYS 144, 146
6 in Science options (recommended options are ASTRO 120 and 122)
6 in Arts options

Year 2
ASTRO 320
MATH 214 (or 217), 215 (or 317)
PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295, 297
3 in Arts options

Year 3
ASTRO 322
MATH 334, 337
PHYS 310, 311, 372, 381
3 in AS Senior Science option (see Note 2)
3 in AS Pool option
3 Arts option

Year 4
6 from ASTRO 429, 430, 465
6 in AS Senior Science options (see Note 2)
12 in AS Pool options (see Note 3)
6 in Arts options

194.15.5 Honors in Geophysics

Continuation in the Honors in Geophysics program requires successful completion of at least 24 with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 90 credited to the degree.

Notes
(1)	In addition to the specific courses listed in the program, students must take 15 in approved Science options and 12 in Arts options.
(2)	Suggested approved Science options: ASTRO 429; EAS 221, 224, 320, 323, 324, 425; GEOPH 332, 431, 440; MIN E 323; PET E 365, 473, 477; PHYS 308, 310 (recommended), 499; STAT 141 (or 151). Students in Geophysics will not have the formal prerequisites for many of the EAS, MIN E, and PET E courses, and must request permission to register in those courses from the department offering the particular course.
(3)	Not all 300-level and 400-level courses are offered every year. Students must consult the Department of Physics for approval of programs.
(4)	Students entering this program after first year may take GEOPH 210 in lieu of GEOPH 110. However, students will not receive credit for both GEOPH 110 and 210.
(5)	Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to CHEM 101, 102, EAS 105, MATH 114, 115, PHYS 144 and 146.

Year 1
CHEM 101, 102
GEOPH 110
MATH 113 (or 114 or 117), 115 (or 118), 125
PHYS 144, 146
6 in Arts options (junior ENGL or junior WRS recommended)

Year 2
EAS 105
EAS 233
MATH 214 (or 217), 215 (or 317)
PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295
3 in an Arts option (see Note 1 above)

Year 3
EAS 222
GEOPH 325, 326
MATH 311 (or 411), 334, 337
PHYS 381
9 in approved Science options (see Note 2 above)

Year 4
GEOPH 421, 424, 426, 436, 438
PHYS 467, 481
6 in approved Science options (see Note 2 above)
3 in an Arts option (See Note 1 above)

194.15.6 Specialization in Geophysics

Continuation in the Specialization in Geophysics program requires successful completion of at least 24 with a minimum 2.3 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on the last 90 credited to the degree.

Notes

(1)	In addition to the specific courses listed in the program, students must take a minimum of 3 from specialization Pool B, 6 from specialization Pools A or B, 15 in approved Science options and 12 in Arts options.
(2)	Specialization Pool A courses: ASTRO 429; EAS 221, 320, 323, 324, 425; GEOPH 332, 421, 431, 440; MIN E 323; PET E 365, 473, 477; PHYS 308, 499. Students in Geophysics will not have the formal prerequisites for many of the EAS, MIN E, and PET E courses, and must request permission to register in those courses from the department offering the particular course. GEOPH courses are recommended.
(3)	Specialization Pool B courses: EAS 224, PHYS 261, 310 (recommended), 362, 420, 467, STAT 141 (or 151),
(4)	Not all 300-level and 400-level courses are offered every year. Students must consult the Department of Physics for approval of programs.
(5)	Students entering this program after first year may take GEOPH 210 in lieu of GEOPH 110. However, students will not receive credit for both GEOPH 110 and 210.
(6)	Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to CHEM 101, 102, EAS 105, MATH 114, 115, PHYS 144 and 146.

Year 1
CHEM 101, 102
GEOPH 110
MATH 113 (or 114 or 117), 115 (or 118), 125
PHYS 144, 146
6 in Arts options

Year 2
EAS 105
EAS 233
MATH 214 (or 217), 215 (or 317)
PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295
3 in an Arts option (see Note 1 above)

Year 3
EAS 222
GEOPH 325, 326
MATH 311 (or equivalent), 334, (or 201 or equivalent), 337 (or 300 or equivalent)
PHYS 381
9 in approved Science options or Specialization Pools A or B courses (see Notes 1, 2 and 3)

Year 4
GEOPH 424, 426, 436, 438
15 in approved Science options or Specialization Pools A or B courses (see Notes 1, 2 and 3)
3 in Arts option (see Note 1 above)

194.15.7 Honors in Mathematical Physics

Continuation in the Honors in Mathematical Physics program requires successful completion of at least 24 with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 90 credited to the degree.

Notes
(1)	MPH Senior Science options: any 300- or 400-level course offered by the Faculty of Science.
(2)	MPH Pool courses: PHYS 362, 397; all 300- and 400-level ASTRO and GEOPH courses; all 400-level MA PH, MATH and PHYS courses. Other courses may be taken with prior consent of Department.
(3)	Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to MATH 114, 115, PHYS 144, 146 and 6 Science options.

Year 1
MATH 117, 118, 125 or 127, 225 or 227
PHYS 144, 146
6 in Science options
6 in Arts options

Year 2
MATH 217, 317
MATH 334
PHYS 234, 244, 271, 281, 295
6 in Arts option

Year 3
MATH 311 (or 411), 337
MA PH 343
PHYS 310, 311, 372, 381
3 in MPH Senior Science options (see Note 1)
6 in Arts option

Year 4
MATH 417
MA PH 451
PHYS 458, 472, 481, 499
12 in MPH Pool courses (see Note 2)

194.15.8 Industrial Internship Program

An Industrial Internship Program, similar to a co-op program, is offered to students in the Specialization or Honors programs in Physics (see §192.11 for guidelines to the program). The Industrial Internship designation will appear on the degree parchments of students who have participated in the program.

Students approved to enter this stream register for a continuous sequence of Science Work Experience courses (WKEXP 955, 956, 957, 958), starting in May, September or January. During the program, students are considered full-time students of the University. Work experience courses have no weight and are graded credit/no credit, and recorded on the student's transcript. The Industrial Internship Program Advisor maintains contact at approximately three-month intervals with the student and the person designated by the employer to be responsible for the student's progress. This arrangement ensures satisfaction on all sides. If the review shows the situation is not satisfactory, the internship may be terminated and the student would then return to classes at the next available opportunity. The graduation requirements for the Industrial Internship program designation include successful completion of at least WKEXP 955 and 956 plus PHYS 400. PHYS 400 must be taken in the first term immediately following completion of the WKEXP period. If required by the employer, the student's written report and oral presentation in PHYS 400 may be classified confidential. The employer also assesses the student's performance during the work term. Based on the student's written report and oral presentation, and the report from the employer, students are awarded a grade in PHYS 400.

Students should be aware that under the Protection for Persons in Care Act, all new employees, volunteers and other people engaged for services by designated agencies (hospitals, nursing homes, lodges, group homes, etc.) must complete a Police Information Check (also known as a Criminal Record Check, Security Clearance Check, or Police Clearance), which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check. In addition, certain other agencies, organizations, and educational facilities may require students to present a Police Information Check prior to entering a practicum, work placement term, internship, or field experience placement.

Students who have concerns related to their ability to provide a clear Police Information Check should consult with the Senior Associate Dean, Undergraduate. Students will be informed of the need for a Police Information Check prior to specific practicum (field experience) placement. See §23.8.3 for more information on the general requirements concerning Police Information Checks and the fees associated with them.

Interested students should see the Industrial Internship Advisor in the Department of Physics for more information.

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