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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
General Office: I.U.C. - Physics & Administration Building, Rooms 206/209
Mailing Address: Department of Physics,
University of New Brunswick,
P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, N. B.,
Canada, E3B 5A3
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website:
(506) 453-4723
(506) 453-4581 physics@unb.ca
http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/science/physics/
FACULTY
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Adam, Allan G., BSc, MSc (UWO), PhD (Wat), Prof (Cross Appt - Chemistry) - 1991
Backman, Philip J., BSc (Dal), MSc (UND), Sr Instructor - 2004
Balcom, Bruce, BSc (Mt.All.), PhD (UWO), Prof (Cross Appt - Chemistry) & Canada Research
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Chair -1993
Benton, J. Bruce, BSc, MSc (UNB), Sr Teaching Assoc and Asst Dean -1983
Cole, Jacqueline, BSc, PhD (Durham), MA (Cambridge), BSc, DipStat, CertAPS (Open), FRSA,
Assoc Prof (Vice-Chancellor's Research Chair, Cross Appt - Chemistry) - 2008
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Ghosh, S.N., BSc (Calc), MSc (Calc & Nfld), PhD (UNB), Sr Teaching Assoc - 1978
Hamza, Abdelhaq, BSc (Algiers), MSc, PhD (MIT), Prof - 1995
Jayachandran, P. T. BSc (Calicut), MSc (Andhra), PhD (Andhra), Prof - 2005
MacMillan, Bryce, BSc (UNB), MSC (Wat), PhD (UNB), Research Assoc - 2003
Mastikhin, Igor, MSc, PhD (Novosibirsk State), Prof - 2002
Newling, Benedict, BA, PhD (Camb.), Prof - 2002
Normandeau, Magdalen, BSc, MSc (Laval), PhD (Calgary), Sr Instructor - 2005
Ross, Stephen, BSc (Tor), MSc, PhD (Car), Prof - 1988
Tokaryk, Dennis, BSc (Sask), MSc (Guelph), PhD (Guelph), Prof - 2002
Ward, William, BSc (UWO), PhD (York), Prof and Chair - 2001
Xu, Li-Hong, BSc (Suzhou Univ.), PhD (UNB), Prof - 1994
Yan, Zong-Chao, BSc (Shanghai Teachers U.), MSc (Tongji), MSc (Nfld), PhD (Windsor), Prof -
1999
 Zhao, Saibei, BSc, MSc, PhD (UNB), Sr Teaching Assoc - 2000
GENERAL INFORMATION
Programs are offered at four different levels:
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Honours: These programs are designed primarily for qualified students intending to pursue a post graduate education. In general, the Honours programs require more specialization and a greater overall course load than the Major programs. A Co-op program is also available.
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Major: The Major programs allow a wider choice of courses outside the Physics
Department and a somewhat reduced course load.
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Pass: A Pass degree is intended for students who require a basic foundation in Physics to undertake further study in another area (such as X-ray technology, medical imaging technology, etc.) It has fewer requirements than a Major in Physics.
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Minor: A Minor in Physics consists of first year physics (PHYS 1061, 1062, 1091, 1092 or equivalent) plus at least a further 14 ch of approved physics courses (at least 24 ch of physics courses in total).
A student may do a Major, Honours or Honours Co-op program in Physics, Applied Physics, or
Physics (Biology).
Students entering second year from Engineering must complete the requirements of First Year of their physics program before graduation. CHEM 1982 may replace CHEM 1012 and CHEM 1987 may replace CHEM 1017. Note that students must take CHEM 1001 and 1006. PHYS 1081 and EE
1813 may replace First Year Physics i.e. PHYS 1061, 1062 , 1091 , 1092 (or equivalently PHYS 1071,
1072, 1091, 1092).
The Applied Physics program is not an Engineering program and does not satisfy the requirements for a P.Eng. qualification.
A student intending to take Honours should consult with the undergraduate advisor in physics.
All students in Honours Programs are required to complete an Advanced Research Project (PHYS
4338). Students must have arranged with the Department for an appropriate project by October of their final year and must submit a report to the Department. The deadline for the report is decided and circulated each year, but is usually late in March.
To remain in and graduate in Honours, the student must meet certain minimum standards in the course work beyond second year.
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In each term of study beyond second year, the student must have a GPA of at least 3.0 calculated from the grades of the courses taken that term.
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The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the required upper level physics courses and a minimum grade of B- in PHYS 4338.
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When students apply to graduate with Honours, records will be checked for compliance with 1 and
2 above. Students offering all the courses necessary for the Honours program but failing to meet the qualifications outlined in 1 and 2 above will receive Major degrees, subject to general university regulations for graduation.
HONOURS PHYSICS
Elective courses listed below total a minimum of 36 ch (of which 18 ch must be physics courses) for the Honours degree.
First Year:
PHYS 1061 or 1071, 1062 or 1072, 1091 , 1092 , MATH 1003 or 1053 , 1013 or 1063 , CHEM 1001 ,
1006 , 1012 , 1017 plus two more term lecture courses chosen from BIOL 1001 , 1012 , GEOL 1001 ,
1012 , plus 6 ch of electives.
Note: Students are reminded that to go into the second year of any PHYSICS program, they must have completed MATH 1013 or 1063 , since second year math must be taken with the second year physics courses.
Second Year:
PHYS 2311, 2312, 2327, 2331, 2341, 2351, 2372, MATH 2003 , 2013 , 2213 , CS 1073 , plus approved physics electives totalling 3 ch.
Third Year:
PHYS 3322, 3331, 3332, 3336, 3338, 3342, 3351 plus additional approved physics electives totalling at least 6 ch, plus MATH 3243 , plus CS 3113 or equivalent, plus approved electives totalling at least
6 ch.
Fourth Year:
PHYS 4321, 4351, 4371, 4338, plus approved physics electives totalling at least 9 ch, plus
STAT 3083 , plus additional approved electives totalling at least 6 ch.
Elective courses listed below total a minimum of 48 ch (of which 21 ch must be physics courses) for the Major degree.
First Year:
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PHYS 1061 or 1071, 1062 or 1072, 1091 , 1092 , MATH 1003 or 1053, 1013 or 1063 , CHEM 1001 ,
1006 , 1012 , 1017 plus two more term lecture courses chosen from BIOL 1001 , 1012 , GEOL 1001 ,
1012 , plus 6 ch of electives.
Note: Students are reminded that to go into the second year of any PHYSICS program, they must have completed MATH 1013 or 1063 , since second year math must be taken with the second year physics courses.
Second Year:
PHYS 2311, 2312, 2327, 2331, 2351, MATH 2003 , 2013 , 2213 , CS 1073, plus approved physics electives totalling at least 3 ch plus approved electives totalling at least 3 ch.
Third and Fourth Years:
PHYS 2341, 2372, 3322, 3331, 3332, 3336, 3342, 3351, MATH 3243 , CS 3113 plus approved physics electives totalling at least 18 ch plus approved electives totalling at least 18 ch.
Make-Up Year:
Physics Major students who decide to prepare themselves for graduate studies in Physics at UNB might be required to take a further year of study composed of the following: PHYS 4321, 4351,
4371, 4338 + STAT 3083 + 3 ch Math/Stats electives + 9 ch of approved electives.
First Year:
PHYS 1061 or 1071, 1062 or 1072, 1091 , 1092 , MATH 1003 or 1053 , 1013 or 1063 , CHEM 1001 ,
1006 , 1012 , 1017 plus two more term lecture courses chosen from BIOL 1001 , 1012 , GEOL 1001 ,
1012 , plus 6 ch of electives.
Note: Students are reminded that to go into the second year of any PHYSICS program, they must have completed MATH 1013 or 1063 , since second year math must be taken with the second year physics courses.
Second Year:
PHYS 2311, 2312, 2327, 2331, 2341, 2351, 2372, MATH 2003 , 2013 , 2213 , CS 1073 .
Third and Fourth Years:
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PHYS 3322, 3331, 3332, 3336, 3342, 3351, 4321, 4338, 4351, 4371, 4723, 4823, MATH 3243 , an approved course in Statistics plus approved electives which should include engineering and/or computer science courses totaling at least 24 ch.
Electives may be chosen to prepare the student for specialization in various aspects of applied
Physics.
Note: In choosing electives students must ensure that they satisfy prerequisite requirements for desired electives.
First Year
PHYS 1061 or 1071, 1062 or 1072, 1091 , 1092 , MATH 1003 or 1053 , 1013 or 1063 , CHEM 1001 ,
1006 , 1012 , 1017 , BIOL 1001 , 1006 , 1012 , 1017 , plus at least 2 ch of electives. Students are reminded that to go into the second year of any PHYSICS program, they must have completed
MATH 1013 or 1063 , second year math must be taken with the second year physics courses.
Second Year
PHYS 2311, 2312, 2327, 2331, 2351, BIOL 2033 , 2043 , 2025 , MATH 2003 , 2013 , 2213 , CHEM
2401 .
Third and Fourth Years
PHYS 2372, 2341, 2351, 3322, 3331, 3332, 3336, 3342, 3892, 3993, STAT 3083 , CS 1003 , BIOL
2053 , plus 9 ch of approved physics electives, plus 12 ch of approved biology electives, plus 6 ch of approved electives. Students in Honours take PHYS 4321 and 4371 as their physics electives and
MATH 3243 and CS 3113 replace approved electives. As well as the requirements listed, students in
Honours take PHYS 4338 (Advanced Research Project).
The UNB Faculty of Science seeks to provide opportunities for students and employers to develop relationships that enhance the learning experience for students and present employers with skilled, motivated employees looking to make a career connection. To achieve this, the Faculty, through the Department of Physics and other Science departments and programs, operates a Cooperative education program. Co-op opportunities are available for qualified students, please refer to the Science section of this calendar for detailed information.
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A pass degree is intended for students who require a basic foundation in Physics to undertake further study in another area (such as X ray technology, medical imaging technology, etc.). The requirements are those of second year Honours Physics plus at least 30 ch of approved physics electives plus a minimum of 15 ch of approved electives. A minimum of 126 credit hours are required for graduation.
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