Physics Option

The first year of UNBF Physics Program is offered on the Saint John Campus. The two programs are:

1. Honours: This program is designed primarily for qualified students intending to pursue a postgraduate education. The Honours program requires more specialization and a greater overall course load than the Major program.

2. Major: The Major program allows a wider choice of courses outside the Physics Department and a somewhat reduced course load.

In addition a student may specialize in Physics or Applied Physics. The Applied Physics program may be entered by any student with a satisfactory record in either first year Science or first year Engineering. It is recommended that students in Applied Physics take, CS 1003 in the first year. The Applied Physics program is not an Engineering program and does not satisfy the requirements for a P.Eng. qualification.

All properly qualified students entering the first year of the BSc Physics program will normally complete the following courses:

First Year

•     PHYS 1011, PHYS 1012, PHYS 1021, PHYS 1022
•     MATH 1003, MATH 1013
•     CHEM 1041, CHEM 1046, CHEM 1072, CHEM 1077
•     Either BIOL 1105, BIOL 1205, BIOL 1017 and 6 ch of electives; or GEOL 1044, GEOL 1074 and 6 ch of electives