BSc (120 credit hour) Major in Physics combined with a Diploma in Meterology
This is an integrated Physics/Meteorology program. In addition to fulfilling the requirements outlined in the Academic Regulations and College of Arts and Science Degree Requirements sections, students must complete the following courses:
1000 level
Or Integrated Science Program (options above)
2000 level
- PHYC 2060.03: Oscillations and Waves/PHYC 2150.03: Physics Tools: Experiment
- PHYC 2515.03: Modern Physics/PHYC 2510.03: Electricity and Magnetism
- MATH 2001.03: Intermediate Calculus I/MATH 2120.03: Methods for Ordinary Differential Equations
- PHYC 2050.03: Computer Simulation in Science
- Three additional physics credit hours at or above the 2000 level
3000 level
4000 level: Meteorology course requirements
- PHYC 4505.03: Atmospheric Physics/PHYC 4570.03: Light Scattering, Radiative Transfer, and Remote Sensing
- PHYC 4540.03: Synoptic Meteorology I/PHYC 4550.03: Synoptic Meteorology II
- PHYC 4411.03: Atmospheric Dynamics I/PHYC 4412.03: Atmospheric Dynamics II
- PHYC 4520.03: Introduction to Atmospheric Science/PHYC 4595.03: Atmospheric Chemistry
- OCEA 4120.03: Physical Oceanography
- OCEA 4220.03: Numerical Modelling of Atmospheres and Oceans or another three credit hour course approved by Program Coordinator
Students are encouraged to ensure that their program meets the requirements for the 90 credit hour BSc by the end of Year 3.
After completion of the Major in Physics and Diploma in Meteorology program, students are eligible to be considered for admission to a graduate program in Atmospheric Science at Dalhousie.