Physics for Modern Technology: Bachelor of Science Major

Description

The B.Sc. Major in Physics for Modern Technology will give students a solid background in physics and also in the applications of physics to modern technology. The program has been designed with the needs of local high-tech industry in mind and will equip students to work in a wide variety areas including (but not limited to):

Green Energy Technology
Industrial Process Control
Electronics
Robotics
Technical Sales
Teaching

In order to ensure students' future success in the workplace, the program includes a work placement and business courses.

Please note: Most first year courses in this program are offered on both the Surrey and Richmond campuses. However, the second, third, and fourth year physics courses required for the degree are offered on the Richmond campus.

Admission Requirements

Students pursuing a major in Physics for Modern Technology must be admitted to the Faculty of Science & Horticulture.

Declaration Requirements

Students intending to graduate with this Faculty of Science and Horticulture degree must declare the credential by the time they complete 60 credits of undergraduate coursework. At the time of declaration, the student must satisfy all of the following requirements:

In good academic standing with the University
Completion of a minimum of 24 credits of undergraduate coursework, including the following:
- 3 credits of ENGL at the 1100 level or higher
- PHYS 1102 with a minimum grade of “C” or PHYS 1220 with a minimum grade of “C”
- MATH 1220 with a minimum grade of “C” or MATH 1230 with a minimum grade of “C”

Curricular Requirements

General Requirements

All students must meet the following minimum requirements for a Bachelor of Science at KPU:

120 credits from a minimum of 40 courses (at least 3 credits each) at the 1100 level or higher.
45 credits from a minimum of 15 courses at the 3000 level or higher, including 9 credits at the 4000 level.
18 credits of breadth electives (see Electives below) including:
- at least 12 credits from courses that are offered outside the Faculty of Science & Horticulture; and
- up to 6 credits from fields of science not prescribed in the Major requirements; and
- 3 credits from a course at the 3000 level or higher.
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
At least 50% of all courses for the BSc, and at least 66% of upper-level courses for the BSc, must be completed at KPU.

Physics for Modern Technology Major

In addition to meeting the General Requirements, students must complete the following courses.

Year 1

All of:
	BIOL 1110	Introductory Biology I	4 credits
	CHEM 1110	The Structure of Matter	4 credits
	CHEM 1210	Chemical Energetics and Dynamics	4 credits
	ENGL 1100	Introduction to University Writing	3 credits
	PHYS 1600	Introduction to Modern Technology	3 credits
And one of:
	MATH 1120	Differential Calculus (recommended)	3 credits
	MATH 1130	Calculus for Life Sciences I	3 credits
And one of:
	MATH 1220	Integral Calculus	3 credits
	MATH 1230	Calculus for Life Sciences II	3 credits
And one of:
	PHYS 1101	Physics for Life Sciences I	4 credits
	PHYS 1120	Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences I (recommended)	4 credits
And one of:
	PHYS 1102	Physics for Life Sciences II	4 credits
	PHYS 1220	Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences II (recommended)	4 credits
And:
	One Breadth Elective (see Electives)		3 credits

Year 2

All of:
	MATH 2721	Complex Numbers and Linear Algebra	3 credits
	MATH 2821	Multivariate and Vector Calculus	3 credits
	PHYS 2010	Modern Physics	3 credits
	PHYS 2030	Classical Mechanics	3 credits
	PHYS 2040	Thermal Physics	3 credits
	PHYS 2100	Experimental Physics	3 credits
	PHYS 2420	Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism	3 credits
	PHYS 2600	Electronics	3 credits
	PHYS 2610	Sensors and Actuators	3 credits
	One Breadth Elective (see Electives)		3 credits

Year 3

All of:
	CHEM 2315	Analytical Chemistry	4 credits
	PHYS 3610	Introduction to Control	3 credits
	PHYS 3620	Process Control	3 credits
	PHYS 3700	Signal and Image Processing	3 credits
	PHYS 3710	Applied Optics & Optoelectronics	3 credits
	PHYS 3900	Project in Physics & Technology	3 credits
	PHYS 3950	Work Experience - Part I	3 credits
	PHYS 3951	Work Experience - Part II	3 credits
	PHYS 4900	Special Topics	3 credits
	One Business Elective (see Electives)		3 credits
Year 3 includes work experience. Several courses in the Spring semester will be taken in compressed mode, January to February, in order to make the period from March through August available for work placement. The exact starting date will be determined in consultation with the work experience host.

Year 4

All of:
	CHEM 4610	Instrumental Analysis	4 credits
	PHYS 4010	Quantum Mechanics	3 credits
	PHYS 4199	Senior Project I	3 credits
	PHYS 4299	Senior Project II	3 credits
	PHYS 4600	Programming for Instrumentation	3 credits
	PHYS 4700	Solid State Physics: Theory and Practice	3 credits
	Three Breadth Electives (see Electives)		9 credits
	One Business Elective (see Electives)		3 credits

Electives

As part of the major program, students are required to complete 21 credits of electives, including 6 credits of Business Electives. These electives must satisfy the General Requirements for 18 credits of breadth as stated above.

Breadth Electives

Breadth electives must be selected from subject areas outside of Physics. No more than six of these credits may be from the Faculty of Science & Horticulture.

Business Electives

At least six credits (two courses) must be selected in consultation with Physics faculty to meet Business Elective requirements. Courses must be selected from:

Accounting (ACCT) – any course other than ACCT 1130
Business & Quantitative Methods (BUQU) – any course other than BUQU 1130 or BUQU 1230
Business (BUSI) – any course other than BUSI 1204 or BUSI 1209
Marketing (MRKT) – any course

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of the major program students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Science. Transcripts will indicate a Major in Physics for Modern Technology.