Faculty of Science

Honours BSc Photonics

The aim of the program is to develop a strong understanding of the theory and application of photonics, with specific emphasis on data communications and networks, and with practical hands-on exposure to optics, fibre optics, and lasers. The program consists of 20.0 credits (or equivalent), of which no more than 7.0 credits may be at the 100 level. The program must include at least 9.0 and no more than 11.0 senior Physics credits.

Schedule and Required Courses:
The following schedule incorporates all program requirements:

Honours BSc Photonics
	Fall Term	Winter Term
Year 1	CP120/PC120, PC131 MA103 (or MA110*), MA121 CP104	PC132, PC135 MA104, MA122 CP114
Year 2	CP200º/PC200º, PC212, PC237 MA201, MA205 0.5 elective credit	PC202º, PC203º, PC221, PC242 MA255 0.5 elective credit
Year 3	CP300º/PC300º, PC321, PC344 PC364, PC481	PC302º, PC331, PC322 PC360 0.5 elective credit
Year 4	CP315/PC315, PC474, PC482 1.0 senior elective credit	PC401º, PC421 0.5 elective credit 1.5 senior elective credits

Notes:

1. Progression requirements will be based on grade point averages (GPAs) obtained from all courses taken and will be calculated on a cumulative basis. For progression from Year 1 to Year 2, the requirement will be a minimum GPA of 6.00 in Physics and a minimum GPA of 4.00 in other subjects. For admission to Year 3 and Year 4, and for graduation, a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.00 in Physics and a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.00 in other subjects is required.
2. Candidates who have passed all courses of the final year, but have failed to obtain the requisite average for an honours degree, may elect to receive a general BSc degree in Physics. [The department does not offer a general degree in Photonics.]

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Official electronic version updated at 4:25 p.m. December 18, 2003