Why Space Science?
The physics and chemistry of the upper atmosphere, the near-Earth space environment, dynamics of the atmosphere and its chemistry, emission, absorption and scattering of light from the atmosphere: these are just a few of the areas of interest of space scientists. Students of this program will investigate phenomena fundamental to the development of instruments for temperature measurement, observation, winds and chemical composition of the atmosphere and the scientific analysis of the observations to determine its characteristics. These observations may be made from the ground, from aircraft, high altitude balloons or satellite platforms.
As the prospect of interplanetary settlement becomes more and more real, space scientists will help ensure the safety of Earth, and our solar system, as we travel further into the Universe.
Atmospheric Science explores meteorology from the turbulent micro scale to the large synoptic scale weather systems. In our program, you will learn how we use computer models to forecast the weather and will develop a deeper understanding of the processes that drive severe weather, climate and climate change. You can top off your degree with a Certificate in Meteorology.
Courses You’ll Take:
• Earth observation
• Space exploration and astronomy
• Spacecraft design
• Space and Satellite Technology
Courses You’ll Take:
• Earth observation
• Space exploration and astronomy
• Spacecraft design
• Space and Satellite Technology
Graduates from our Space Science often pursue graduate research and can find employment in Canada’s space sector. Examples of Space companies include
• Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
• Honeywell Aerospace
• Microsat Systems Canada Inc.
• Magellan Aerospace
• Macdonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA)
• Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
• Honeywell Aerospace
• Microsat Systems Canada Inc.
• Magellan Aerospace
• Macdonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA)
• Foundational Courses in chemistry, programming, applied calculus, linear algebra and physics
• Applied courses in programming
• Applied courses in statistics, calculus and numerical prediction
• Applied courses in physics and a final year research course
• Choice of electives in specialized program courses such as remote sensing, space vehicle dynamics, spacecraft systems, robotics, astrophysics, communications and control systems and remote sensing
• Applied courses in programming
• Applied courses in statistics, calculus and numerical prediction
• Applied courses in physics and a final year research course
• Choice of electives in specialized program courses such as remote sensing, space vehicle dynamics, spacecraft systems, robotics, astrophysics, communications and control systems and remote sensing
Degree Checklists are a complete listing of all program-specific courses required for successful graduation. The degree checklists for the Specialized Honours Space Science program are listed below:
• 2024-2025 BSc Specialized Honours Earth and Atmospheric Science – Space Science Stream
• 2023-2024 BSc Specialized Honours Earth and Atmospheric Science – Space Science Stream
• 2022-2023 BSc Specialized Honours Earth and Atmospheric Science – Space Science Stream
• 2021-2022 BSc Specialized Honours Earth and Atmospheric Science – Space Science Stream
• 2020-21 BSc Specialized Honours Earth and Atmospheric Science – Space Science Stream
• 2019-20 BSc Specialized Honours Earth and Atmospheric Science – Space Science Stream
• 2018-2019 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Space Sci.pdf
• 2024-2025 BSc Specialized Honours Earth and Atmospheric Science – Space Science Stream
• 2023-2024 BSc Specialized Honours Earth and Atmospheric Science – Space Science Stream
• 2022-2023 BSc Specialized Honours Earth and Atmospheric Science – Space Science Stream
• 2021-2022 BSc Specialized Honours Earth and Atmospheric Science – Space Science Stream
• 2020-21 BSc Specialized Honours Earth and Atmospheric Science – Space Science Stream
• 2019-20 BSc Specialized Honours Earth and Atmospheric Science – Space Science Stream
• 2018-2019 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Space Sci.pdf
Courses
First Year
CHEM 1000, 3 Credits
Introduction to chemistry with emphasis on physical and electronic structure of matter, including gases, liquids and solids. Topics include behaviour of gases; thermochemistry; atomic structure and periodic table; chemical bonding and architecture; structure of liquids and solids; frontiers of chemistry. Two and one-half lecture hours per week, one tutorial hour per week, six three-hour laboratory sessions. One term. Three credits.
Prerequisites: OAC chemistry, 12U chemistry or SC/CHEM 1500 4.00 or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/CHEM 1100 3.00, SC/ISCI 1201 3.00, SC/ISCI 1210 6.00.
Or
CHEM 1001, 3 Credits
This course complements SC/CHEM 1000 3.00 – with emphasis on chemical change and equilibrium. Topics include chemical kinetics; chemical equilibrium; entropy and free energy as driving forces for chemical change; electrochemistry; frontiers in chemistry.
Prerequisites: OAC chemistry, 12U chemistry or SC/CHEM 1500 4.00 or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/ISCI 1202 3.00, SC/ISCI 1210 6.00.
Introduction to chemistry with emphasis on physical and electronic structure of matter, including gases, liquids and solids. Topics include behaviour of gases; thermochemistry; atomic structure and periodic table; chemical bonding and architecture; structure of liquids and solids; frontiers of chemistry. Two and one-half lecture hours per week, one tutorial hour per week, six three-hour laboratory sessions. One term. Three credits.
Prerequisites: OAC chemistry, 12U chemistry or SC/CHEM 1500 4.00 or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/CHEM 1100 3.00, SC/ISCI 1201 3.00, SC/ISCI 1210 6.00.
Or
CHEM 1001, 3 Credits
This course complements SC/CHEM 1000 3.00 – with emphasis on chemical change and equilibrium. Topics include chemical kinetics; chemical equilibrium; entropy and free energy as driving forces for chemical change; electrochemistry; frontiers in chemistry.
Prerequisites: OAC chemistry, 12U chemistry or SC/CHEM 1500 4.00 or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/ISCI 1202 3.00, SC/ISCI 1210 6.00.
ESSE 1010 3.00 Credits
In Lieu of LE/ESSE 1010 3.00, may complete LE/ESSE 1012 3.00.The Earth Environment Email: ask@lassonde.yorku.ca for enrollment permission.
In Lieu of LE/ESSE 1010 3.00, may complete LE/ESSE 1012 3.00.The Earth Environment Email: ask@lassonde.yorku.ca for enrollment permission.
ESSE 1011, 3 Credits
The origin, composition and vertical structure of the Earth’s atmosphere and those of other planets. The present global atmospheric circulation. Weather systems, measurements and weather maps; atmospheric chemistry; the ozone layer and atmospheric pollution. Five three-hour laboratory sessions.
Prerequisites: 12U Calculus and vectors or 12U advanced functions or equivalent; SC/MATH 1515 3.00; 12U physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00.
Course credit exclusions: LE/EATS 1010 6.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/EATS 1010 6.00 (prior Summer 2013), SC/NATS 1750 6.00. Previously offered as: LE/EATS 1011 3.00.
The origin, composition and vertical structure of the Earth’s atmosphere and those of other planets. The present global atmospheric circulation. Weather systems, measurements and weather maps; atmospheric chemistry; the ozone layer and atmospheric pollution. Five three-hour laboratory sessions.
Prerequisites: 12U Calculus and vectors or 12U advanced functions or equivalent; SC/MATH 1515 3.00; 12U physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00.
Course credit exclusions: LE/EATS 1010 6.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/EATS 1010 6.00 (prior Summer 2013), SC/NATS 1750 6.00. Previously offered as: LE/EATS 1011 3.00.
MATH 1013, 3 Credits
Introduction to the theory and applications of both differential and integral calculus. Limits. Derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions. Riemann sums, definite integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Logarithms and exponentials, Extreme value problems, Related rates, Areas and Volumes.
Prerequisite: SC/MATH 1520 3.00, or 12U Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1300 3.00, SC/MATH 1505 6.00, SC/MATH 1530 3.00, SC/MATH 1550 6.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1930 3.00, AP/ECON 1530 3.00, SC/ISCI 1401 3.00 and SC/ISCI 1410 6.00.
Introduction to the theory and applications of both differential and integral calculus. Limits. Derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions. Riemann sums, definite integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Logarithms and exponentials, Extreme value problems, Related rates, Areas and Volumes.
Prerequisite: SC/MATH 1520 3.00, or 12U Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1300 3.00, SC/MATH 1505 6.00, SC/MATH 1530 3.00, SC/MATH 1550 6.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1930 3.00, AP/ECON 1530 3.00, SC/ISCI 1401 3.00 and SC/ISCI 1410 6.00.
(Crosslisted to: SC/MATH 1028 3.00)
EECS 1028 3.00 Credits, Discrete Mathematics for Engineers
An introduction to propositional logic and application to switching circuits; sets, relations and functions; predicate logic and proof techniques; induction with applications to program correctness; basic counting techniques with applications; graphs and trees with applications in circuit analysis, information storage and retrieval, Huffman coding; automata and applications in software engineering. Prerequisites: MHF4U (Advanced Function) and MCV4U (Calculus and Vectors). Course Credit exclusions: LE/CSE 1019 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014), LE/EECS 1019 3.00, SC/CSE 1019 3.00 (prior to Summer 2013), SC/MATH 1019 3.00, SC/MATH 2320 3.00.
EECS 1530, 3.00 Credits, Computer Use: Programming
Concepts of computer systems and technology – e.g. software engineering, algorithms, programming languages, theory of computation. Practical work focuses on problem solving using a high-level programming language. The course requires extensive laboratory work. This course is designed for students who are not Computer Science majors, but may be used as preparation by those who wish to major in Computer Science but lack programming background. Course credit exclusions: LE/EECS 1540 3.00, LE/CSE 1540 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/CSE 1540 3.00 prior to Summer 2013). Previously offered as: LE/CSE 1530 3.00, SC/CSE 1530 3.00. NCR: any student who has passed or is taking LE/EECS 1020 3.00 or LE/CSE 1020 3.00 or SC/CSE 1020 3.00 or LE/EECS 1021 3.00 or LE/EECS 1022 3.00 or AP/ITEC 1620 3.00.
EECS 1028 3.00 Credits, Discrete Mathematics for Engineers
An introduction to propositional logic and application to switching circuits; sets, relations and functions; predicate logic and proof techniques; induction with applications to program correctness; basic counting techniques with applications; graphs and trees with applications in circuit analysis, information storage and retrieval, Huffman coding; automata and applications in software engineering. Prerequisites: MHF4U (Advanced Function) and MCV4U (Calculus and Vectors). Course Credit exclusions: LE/CSE 1019 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014), LE/EECS 1019 3.00, SC/CSE 1019 3.00 (prior to Summer 2013), SC/MATH 1019 3.00, SC/MATH 2320 3.00.
EECS 1530, 3.00 Credits, Computer Use: Programming
Concepts of computer systems and technology – e.g. software engineering, algorithms, programming languages, theory of computation. Practical work focuses on problem solving using a high-level programming language. The course requires extensive laboratory work. This course is designed for students who are not Computer Science majors, but may be used as preparation by those who wish to major in Computer Science but lack programming background. Course credit exclusions: LE/EECS 1540 3.00, LE/CSE 1540 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/CSE 1540 3.00 prior to Summer 2013). Previously offered as: LE/CSE 1530 3.00, SC/CSE 1530 3.00. NCR: any student who has passed or is taking LE/EECS 1020 3.00 or LE/CSE 1020 3.00 or SC/CSE 1020 3.00 or LE/EECS 1021 3.00 or LE/EECS 1022 3.00 or AP/ITEC 1620 3.00.
PHYS 1011, 3 Credits
Topics include linear, rotational and oscillatory motion; Newtonian mechanics; work and energy; gravitation; waves and sound. Differential calculus and vector algebra are used. This course covers topics in greater depth than SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00. It should be taken by all those likely to enrol in 2000-level physics courses, and is a prequel to SC/PHYS1012 3.0.
Prerequisites: 12U Physics or OAC Physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00; MHF4U Advanced Functions and MCV4U Calculus and Vectors, or 12U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, or OAC Algebra and OAC Calculus, or SC/MATH 1505 6.00, or SC/MATH 1520 3.00.
Course credit exclusions: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00; SC/PHYS 1411 3.00, SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1421 3.00; SC/PHYS 1800 3.00; SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; SC/ISCI 1301 3.00.
Topics include linear, rotational and oscillatory motion; Newtonian mechanics; work and energy; gravitation; waves and sound. Differential calculus and vector algebra are used. This course covers topics in greater depth than SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00. It should be taken by all those likely to enrol in 2000-level physics courses, and is a prequel to SC/PHYS1012 3.0.
Prerequisites: 12U Physics or OAC Physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00; MHF4U Advanced Functions and MCV4U Calculus and Vectors, or 12U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, or OAC Algebra and OAC Calculus, or SC/MATH 1505 6.00, or SC/MATH 1520 3.00.
Course credit exclusions: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00; SC/PHYS 1411 3.00, SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1421 3.00; SC/PHYS 1800 3.00; SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; SC/ISCI 1301 3.00.
PHYS 1070, 3 Credits
An introduction to the foundations of astronomy and astrophysics. The course covers basic measurement concepts and techniques, and gives an overview of the properties and workings of planets and stars.
Prerequisite: OAC Physics or 12U Physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00.
Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/MATH 1013 3.00 or SC/MATH 1505 6.00 or equivalent.
An introduction to the foundations of astronomy and astrophysics. The course covers basic measurement concepts and techniques, and gives an overview of the properties and workings of planets and stars.
Prerequisite: OAC Physics or 12U Physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00.
Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/MATH 1013 3.00 or SC/MATH 1505 6.00 or equivalent.
MATH 1025, 3 Credits
Topics include spherical and cylindrical coordinates in Euclidean 3-space, general matrix algebra, determinants, vector space concepts for Euclidean n-space (e.g. linear dependence and independence, basis, dimension, linear transformations etc.), an introduction to eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Prerequisites: 12U Advanced functions (MHF4U) or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1021 3.00, SC/MATH 2221 3.00, GL/MATH/MODR 2650 3.00.
Topics include spherical and cylindrical coordinates in Euclidean 3-space, general matrix algebra, determinants, vector space concepts for Euclidean n-space (e.g. linear dependence and independence, basis, dimension, linear transformations etc.), an introduction to eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Prerequisites: 12U Advanced functions (MHF4U) or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1021 3.00, SC/MATH 2221 3.00, GL/MATH/MODR 2650 3.00.
MATH 1014, 3 Credits
Calculus in Polar Coordinates. Techniques of Integration. Indeterminate Forms. Improper Integrals. Sequences, infinite series and power series. Approximations. Introduction to ordinary differential equations.
Prerequisite(s): One of SC/MATH 1013 3.00, SC/MATH 1300 3.00, GL/MATH 1901 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1401 3.00 ; for non-science students only, six credits from SC/MATH 1530 3.00 and SC/MATH 1540 3.00, SC/MATH 1550 6.00, AP/ECON 1530 3.00 and AP/ECON 1540 3.00.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1310 3.00, SC/MATH 1505 6.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1940 3.00, SC/ISCI 1402 3.00, SC/ISCI 1410 6.00.
Calculus in Polar Coordinates. Techniques of Integration. Indeterminate Forms. Improper Integrals. Sequences, infinite series and power series. Approximations. Introduction to ordinary differential equations.
Prerequisite(s): One of SC/MATH 1013 3.00, SC/MATH 1300 3.00, GL/MATH 1901 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1401 3.00 ; for non-science students only, six credits from SC/MATH 1530 3.00 and SC/MATH 1540 3.00, SC/MATH 1550 6.00, AP/ECON 1530 3.00 and AP/ECON 1540 3.00.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1310 3.00, SC/MATH 1505 6.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1940 3.00, SC/ISCI 1402 3.00, SC/ISCI 1410 6.00.
PHYS 1012, 3 Credits
A sequel to PHYS1011 3.0. Topics include electrostatics; magnetostatics; electric current, DC circuits, and induction; electromagnetic waves, optics. Differential and integral calculus and vector algebra are used. This course covers fewer topics than SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00, but covers them in greater depth. It should be taken by all those likely to enrol in 2000-level physics courses.
Prerequisite: SC/PHYS1011 3.00, or a minimum grade of C in either SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00; SC/MATH1013 3.00 or equivalent.
Corequisite(s): SC/MATH 1014 3.00, or SC/MATH 1505 6.00, or equivalents.
Course credit exclusions: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00; SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1412 3.00; SC/PHYS 1422 3.00; SC/PHYS 1801 3.00; SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; SC/ISCI 1302 3.00
A sequel to PHYS1011 3.0. Topics include electrostatics; magnetostatics; electric current, DC circuits, and induction; electromagnetic waves, optics. Differential and integral calculus and vector algebra are used. This course covers fewer topics than SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00, but covers them in greater depth. It should be taken by all those likely to enrol in 2000-level physics courses.
Prerequisite: SC/PHYS1011 3.00, or a minimum grade of C in either SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00; SC/MATH1013 3.00 or equivalent.
Corequisite(s): SC/MATH 1014 3.00, or SC/MATH 1505 6.00, or equivalents.
Course credit exclusions: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00; SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1412 3.00; SC/PHYS 1422 3.00; SC/PHYS 1801 3.00; SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; SC/ISCI 1302 3.00
* Offered in Fall/ Winter Semester
Note: For students transferring into the EATS program, the following are acceptable substitutes for the 6 credit foundational science (physics) requirement: SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00; or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; or SC/ISCI 1301 3.00 and SC/ISCI 1302 3.00; or any of the following with a minimum grade of C in each course: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00; SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1412 3.00; SC/PHYS 1421 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1422 3.00
Second Year
EECS 2501, 1 Credit
Course Description:
Covers computer-base problem solving in a variety of scientific and engineering settings. Introduces the FORTRAN programming language and its interface with scientific libraries. Applications are drawn mainly from scientific areas such as numerical methods, processing experimental data, simulation and data visualization.
Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 4.50 or better over all major EECS courses (EECS courses without second digit “5” are not major courses); One of LE/EECS 1020 3.00 or LE/EECS 1021 3.00 or LE/EECS 1022 3.00 or LE/EECS 1530 3.00.
Course Description:
Covers computer-base problem solving in a variety of scientific and engineering settings. Introduces the FORTRAN programming language and its interface with scientific libraries. Applications are drawn mainly from scientific areas such as numerical methods, processing experimental data, simulation and data visualization.
Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 4.50 or better over all major EECS courses (EECS courses without second digit “5” are not major courses); One of LE/EECS 1020 3.00 or LE/EECS 1021 3.00 or LE/EECS 1022 3.00 or LE/EECS 1530 3.00.
MATH 2015, 3 Credits
Topics covered include partial derivatives; grad, div, curl and Laplacian operators; line and surface integrals; theorems of Gauss and Stokes; double and triple integrals in various coordinate systems; extrema and Taylor series for multivariate functions.
Prerequisite: One of SC/MATH 1010 3.00, SC/MATH 1014 3.00, SC/MATH 1310 3.00; or SC/MATH 1505 6.00 plus permission of the course coordinator.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 2010 3.00, SC/MATH 2310 3.00, GL/MATH 2670 3.00, GL/MODR 2670 3.00, GL/MATH 3200 3.00.
Topics covered include partial derivatives; grad, div, curl and Laplacian operators; line and surface integrals; theorems of Gauss and Stokes; double and triple integrals in various coordinate systems; extrema and Taylor series for multivariate functions.
Prerequisite: One of SC/MATH 1010 3.00, SC/MATH 1014 3.00, SC/MATH 1310 3.00; or SC/MATH 1505 6.00 plus permission of the course coordinator.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 2010 3.00, SC/MATH 2310 3.00, GL/MATH 2670 3.00, GL/MODR 2670 3.00, GL/MATH 3200 3.00.
MATH 2271, 3 Credits
Introduction to ordinary and partial differential equations, including their classification, boundary conditions, and methods of solution. Equations, methods, and solutions relevant to science and engineering are emphasized, and exploration is encouraged with the aid of software. Three lecture hours per week. One term. Three credits.
Prerequisites: One of SC/MATH 2015 3.00, SC/MATH 2310 3.00 or equivalent; one of SC/MATH 1025 3.00, SC/MATH 2022 3.00, SC/MATH 2222 3.00 or equivalent.
Course Credit Exclusions: SC/MATH 2270 3.00, GL/MATH 3400 3.00.
Introduction to ordinary and partial differential equations, including their classification, boundary conditions, and methods of solution. Equations, methods, and solutions relevant to science and engineering are emphasized, and exploration is encouraged with the aid of software. Three lecture hours per week. One term. Three credits.
Prerequisites: One of SC/MATH 2015 3.00, SC/MATH 2310 3.00 or equivalent; one of SC/MATH 1025 3.00, SC/MATH 2022 3.00, SC/MATH 2222 3.00 or equivalent.
Course Credit Exclusions: SC/MATH 2270 3.00, GL/MATH 3400 3.00.
PHYS 2020, 3 Credits
The elements of electric and magnetic fields are developed together with DC and AC circuit theory.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00.
Corequisite: SC/MATH 2015 3.00.
The elements of electric and magnetic fields are developed together with DC and AC circuit theory.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00.
Corequisite: SC/MATH 2015 3.00.
PHYS 2040, 3 Credits
An introduction to the theories of relativity and quantum mechanics. Relativistic concepts of space, time and energy are presented. The quantum nature of radiation and matter is introduced.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00 or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00.
An introduction to the theories of relativity and quantum mechanics. Relativistic concepts of space, time and energy are presented. The quantum nature of radiation and matter is introduced.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00 or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00.
ESSE 2030, 3 Credits
This course analyzes the nature and usefulness of numerous geophysical tools for terrestrial and planetary exploration and in geologic observations. Tools include radar sounding and synthetic aperture radar, seismic waves, earthquake fault plane solutions, geochronology, gravity, paleomagnetism, rock magnetism, and thermal physics for Earth, the moon, and the terrestrial planets.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1012 3.00; or SC/PHYS 1010 6.00; or any of the following acceptable substitutes: SC/PHYS 1801 3.00; or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; or SC/ISCI 1302 3.00; or any of the following with a minimum grade of C in each course: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00; SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1412 3.00; SC/PHYS 1422 3.00.
This course analyzes the nature and usefulness of numerous geophysical tools for terrestrial and planetary exploration and in geologic observations. Tools include radar sounding and synthetic aperture radar, seismic waves, earthquake fault plane solutions, geochronology, gravity, paleomagnetism, rock magnetism, and thermal physics for Earth, the moon, and the terrestrial planets.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1012 3.00; or SC/PHYS 1010 6.00; or any of the following acceptable substitutes: SC/PHYS 1801 3.00; or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; or SC/ISCI 1302 3.00; or any of the following with a minimum grade of C in each course: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00; SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1412 3.00; SC/PHYS 1422 3.00.
ESSE 2470, 3 Credits
Introductory tensor algebra and calculus. Stress and strain analysis. Symmetry of stress tensor, equilibrium conditions. Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions of strain. Physical interpretation of stress, strain and strain rate tensors. Conservation laws in continua. Consistency and compatibility considerations. Constitutive relations.
Prerequisites: LE/EECS 1011 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00.
Introductory tensor algebra and calculus. Stress and strain analysis. Symmetry of stress tensor, equilibrium conditions. Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions of strain. Physical interpretation of stress, strain and strain rate tensors. Conservation laws in continua. Consistency and compatibility considerations. Constitutive relations.
Prerequisites: LE/EECS 1011 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00.
PHYS 2010, 3 Credits
Newtonian mechanics of mass points and rigid bodies. Accelerated reference frames, rotational motion, centrifugal, and Coriolis forces. Central force motion in celestial mechanics. Euler’s equations: precession and nutation in the gyroscope.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.0 or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 2015 3.00 or equivalent.
Corequisite: SC/MATH 2271 3.00. PRIOR TO FALL 2010: Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or equivalent;
Corequisite: SC/MATH 2015 3.00.
Newtonian mechanics of mass points and rigid bodies. Accelerated reference frames, rotational motion, centrifugal, and Coriolis forces. Central force motion in celestial mechanics. Euler’s equations: precession and nutation in the gyroscope.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.0 or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 2015 3.00 or equivalent.
Corequisite: SC/MATH 2271 3.00. PRIOR TO FALL 2010: Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or equivalent;
Corequisite: SC/MATH 2015 3.00.
PHYS 2030, 3 Credits
The symbolic and numeric computing environments provided by Maple and MATLAB are used to solve problems in mechanics and electromagnetism.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00 or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; either LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or LE/EECS 1541 3.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 2015 3.00 or equivalent.
Corequisite: SC/MATH 2271 3.00 or equivalent.
The symbolic and numeric computing environments provided by Maple and MATLAB are used to solve problems in mechanics and electromagnetism.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00 or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; either LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or LE/EECS 1541 3.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 2015 3.00 or equivalent.
Corequisite: SC/MATH 2271 3.00 or equivalent.
PHYS 2060, 3 Credits
An introductory course in optics covering the following topics: wave nature of light, reflection, refraction, spherical mirrors and lenses, interference, diffraction, polarization, introduction to lasers.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00 or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or equivalent.20 4.00 or SC/ENG 2120 4.00
An introductory course in optics covering the following topics: wave nature of light, reflection, refraction, spherical mirrors and lenses, interference, diffraction, polarization, introduction to lasers.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00 or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or equivalent.20 4.00 or SC/ENG 2120 4.00
PHYS 2213, 3 Credits
Experiments in Electricity and Magnetism and in Modern Optics. Basic methods for analyzing experimental data and understanding statistical and systematic errors.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00 or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00.
Corequisites: SC/PHYS 2020 3.00, SC/PHYS 2060 3.00 recommended.
Course credit exclusions: SC/PHYS 2211 1.00, SC/PHYS 2212 1.00.
Experiments in Electricity and Magnetism and in Modern Optics. Basic methods for analyzing experimental data and understanding statistical and systematic errors.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00 or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00.
Corequisites: SC/PHYS 2020 3.00, SC/PHYS 2060 3.00 recommended.
Course credit exclusions: SC/PHYS 2211 1.00, SC/PHYS 2212 1.00.
**Students interested in space astronomy and space exploration, should contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science
Third Year
Fall/Winter
ESSE 3030, 3 Credits
(Crosslisted to: SC/PHYS 3080 3.00)
Applications of basic thermodynamic principles to dry and moist atmospheric situations. Solar (short wave) and terrestrial (long wave) radiation with respect to absorption and scattering processes involving atmospheric atoms, molecules, aerosol particles and clouds.
Prerequisites: SC/MATH 2015 3.0; SC/MATH 2271 3.00; SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00.
(Crosslisted to: SC/PHYS 3080 3.00)
Applications of basic thermodynamic principles to dry and moist atmospheric situations. Solar (short wave) and terrestrial (long wave) radiation with respect to absorption and scattering processes involving atmospheric atoms, molecules, aerosol particles and clouds.
Prerequisites: SC/MATH 2015 3.0; SC/MATH 2271 3.00; SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00.
ESSE 3040, 3 Credits
Dynamics of large-scale weather systems. Development of the equations of motion, geostrophy, thermal wind, vorticity and divergence, Ekman layers and the quasi-geostrophic theory.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 2010 3.00; LE/ESSE 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisites: LE/EATS 2010 3.00; LE/EATS 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisites: SC/EATS 2010 3.00; SC/EATS 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
Dynamics of large-scale weather systems. Development of the equations of motion, geostrophy, thermal wind, vorticity and divergence, Ekman layers and the quasi-geostrophic theory.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 2010 3.00; LE/ESSE 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisites: LE/EATS 2010 3.00; LE/EATS 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisites: SC/EATS 2010 3.00; SC/EATS 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
ESSE 3040, 3 Credits
An introduction to the physical processes of the upper atmosphere, the ionosphere, the magnetosphere and the heliosphere, and the interactions that occur with space vehicles that traverse these regions of space.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 2020 3.00, SC/MATH 2271 3.00. Course Credit Exclusions: LE/EATS 3280 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/EATS 3280 3.00 (prior to Summer 2013).
An introduction to the physical processes of the upper atmosphere, the ionosphere, the magnetosphere and the heliosphere, and the interactions that occur with space vehicles that traverse these regions of space.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 2020 3.00, SC/MATH 2271 3.00. Course Credit Exclusions: LE/EATS 3280 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/EATS 3280 3.00 (prior to Summer 2013).
ESSE 3600, 3 Credits
Fundamentals of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis. Functional requirements of GIS. Geopositioning, map projections, coordinate systems and transformations. Data sources. Modelling of real world, spatial and attribute data. Vector and raster data models and structures. Data conversion and integration. Topological relationships and structures. Data processing and spatial analysis. Editing and data quality. Data management and spatial database structures. Visualization of spatial data. Introduction to GIS modelling.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 1010 3.00 or LE/ESSE 1012 3.00; LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or LE/EECS 1541 3.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2930 3.00 or SC/MATH 2565 3.00 or SC/GEOG 2420 3.00; Date of submission: 2018-04-03 The fundamental concepts and techniques of GIS are presented along with detailed discussion of computer implementation. The emphases include database management and map analysis/spatial modelling. PC ArcView with Spatial Analyst extension GIS programs are used for hands-on exercises.
Prerequisites: LE/EECS 1540 3.00 or LE/EECS 1030 3.00 or LE/EECS 1520 3.00; SC/MATH 2560 3.00 or AP/GEOG 2420 3.00 or SC/GEOG 2420 3.00 or SC/MATH 1131 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or SC/MATH 1013 3.00; both LE/ESSE 1010 3.00 and LE/ESSE 1011 3.00, or LE/ESSE 2030 3.00, or AP/GEOG 1400 6.00 or SC/GEOG 1400 6.00, or permission of the Instructor.
Fundamentals of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis. Functional requirements of GIS. Geopositioning, map projections, coordinate systems and transformations. Data sources. Modelling of real world, spatial and attribute data. Vector and raster data models and structures. Data conversion and integration. Topological relationships and structures. Data processing and spatial analysis. Editing and data quality. Data management and spatial database structures. Visualization of spatial data. Introduction to GIS modelling.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 1010 3.00 or LE/ESSE 1012 3.00; LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or LE/EECS 1541 3.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2930 3.00 or SC/MATH 2565 3.00 or SC/GEOG 2420 3.00; Date of submission: 2018-04-03 The fundamental concepts and techniques of GIS are presented along with detailed discussion of computer implementation. The emphases include database management and map analysis/spatial modelling. PC ArcView with Spatial Analyst extension GIS programs are used for hands-on exercises.
Prerequisites: LE/EECS 1540 3.00 or LE/EECS 1030 3.00 or LE/EECS 1520 3.00; SC/MATH 2560 3.00 or AP/GEOG 2420 3.00 or SC/GEOG 2420 3.00 or SC/MATH 1131 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or SC/MATH 1013 3.00; both LE/ESSE 1010 3.00 and LE/ESSE 1011 3.00, or LE/ESSE 2030 3.00, or AP/GEOG 1400 6.00 or SC/GEOG 1400 6.00, or permission of the Instructor.
ESSE 3610, 3 Credits
Date Submission: 2017-12-05 Geodesy. Reference systems, frames and datums; time systems; the natural system of coordinates; terrestrial, celestial and orbital coordinate systems. Coordinate system transformations. Relative three dimensional positioning; the inertial frame of reference. Positions on the ellipsoid and mapping plane. Height systems.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 2615 3.00; LE/ESSE 2620 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00.
Corequisite: LE/ESSE 3620 3.00.
Date Submission: 2017-12-05 Geodesy. Reference systems, frames and datums; time systems; the natural system of coordinates; terrestrial, celestial and orbital coordinate systems. Coordinate system transformations. Relative three dimensional positioning; the inertial frame of reference. Positions on the ellipsoid and mapping plane. Height systems.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 2615 3.00; LE/ESSE 2620 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00.
Corequisite: LE/ESSE 3620 3.00.
MATH 3241, 3 Credits
(Crosslisted to: LE/EECS 3121 3.00)
An introductory course in computational linear algebra. Topics include simple error analysis, linear systems of equations, non-linear equations, linear least squares and interpolation.
Prerequisites: One of SC/MATH 1010 3.00, SC/MATH 1014 3.00, SC/MATH 1310 3.00; one of SC/MATH 1021 3.00, SC/MATH 1025 3.00, SC/MATH 2221 3.00; one of LE/EECS 1540 3.00, LE/EECS 2031 3.00, or LE/EECS 2501 1.00.
Course credit exclusions: LE/EECS 3121 3.00, LE/CSE 3121 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/CSE 3121 3.00 (prior to Summer 2013).
(Crosslisted to: LE/EECS 3121 3.00)
An introductory course in computational linear algebra. Topics include simple error analysis, linear systems of equations, non-linear equations, linear least squares and interpolation.
Prerequisites: One of SC/MATH 1010 3.00, SC/MATH 1014 3.00, SC/MATH 1310 3.00; one of SC/MATH 1021 3.00, SC/MATH 1025 3.00, SC/MATH 2221 3.00; one of LE/EECS 1540 3.00, LE/EECS 2031 3.00, or LE/EECS 2501 1.00.
Course credit exclusions: LE/EECS 3121 3.00, LE/CSE 3121 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/CSE 3121 3.00 (prior to Summer 2013).
MATH 3271, 3 Credits
Partial differential equations of mathematical physics and their solutions in various coordinates, separation of variables in Cartesian coordinates, application of boundary conditions; Fourier series and eigen function expansions; generalized curvilinear coordinates; separation of variables in spherical and polar coordinates.
Prerequisites: SC/MATH 2270 3.00; SC/MATH 2010 3.00 or SC/MATH 2015 3.00 or SC/MATH 2310 3.00; SC/MATH 3010 3.00 is also desirable, though not essential, as prerequisite for students presenting SC/MATH 2010 3.00 or SC/MATH 2310 3.00.
Partial differential equations of mathematical physics and their solutions in various coordinates, separation of variables in Cartesian coordinates, application of boundary conditions; Fourier series and eigen function expansions; generalized curvilinear coordinates; separation of variables in spherical and polar coordinates.
Prerequisites: SC/MATH 2270 3.00; SC/MATH 2010 3.00 or SC/MATH 2015 3.00 or SC/MATH 2310 3.00; SC/MATH 3010 3.00 is also desirable, though not essential, as prerequisite for students presenting SC/MATH 2010 3.00 or SC/MATH 2310 3.00.
3 credits of Non-Science Requirements
3 credits of Non-Science Requirements
3 credits of Non-Science Requirements
Fourth Year
ESSE 4020, 3 Credits
Treatment of discrete sampled data involving correlation, convolution, spectral density estimation, frequency, domain filtering, and Fast Fourier Transforms.
Prerequisites: LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or equivalent programming experience; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2014: Prerequisites: LE/CSE 1540 3.00 or SC/CSE 1540 3.00 or equivalent programming experience; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
Course credit exclusions: LE/CSE 3451 4.00, SC/CSE 3451 4.00 LE/CSE 3451 3.00, SC/CSE 3451 3.00, SC/MATH 4130B 3.00, SC/MATH 4930C 3.00.
Treatment of discrete sampled data involving correlation, convolution, spectral density estimation, frequency, domain filtering, and Fast Fourier Transforms.
Prerequisites: LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or equivalent programming experience; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2014: Prerequisites: LE/CSE 1540 3.00 or SC/CSE 1540 3.00 or equivalent programming experience; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
Course credit exclusions: LE/CSE 3451 4.00, SC/CSE 3451 4.00 LE/CSE 3451 3.00, SC/CSE 3451 3.00, SC/MATH 4130B 3.00, SC/MATH 4930C 3.00.
ESSE 4220, 3 Credits
Date Submission: December 5, 2017 Principles used in extracting physical information about the Earth’s surface using remote sensing. Remote sensing in the visible, short-wave infrared, thermal infrared and microwave regions is discussed in terms of potential applicability to forestry, agriculture, water resources and geology. Two lecture hours, three laboratory hours. One term. Three credits.
Prerequisite(s): SC/PHYS 2020 3.00; LE/EECS 1021 3.00 or LE/EECS 1541 3.00.
Date Submission: December 5, 2017 Principles used in extracting physical information about the Earth’s surface using remote sensing. Remote sensing in the visible, short-wave infrared, thermal infrared and microwave regions is discussed in terms of potential applicability to forestry, agriculture, water resources and geology. Two lecture hours, three laboratory hours. One term. Three credits.
Prerequisite(s): SC/PHYS 2020 3.00; LE/EECS 1021 3.00 or LE/EECS 1541 3.00.
ESSE 4361, 3 Credits
This course covers the basic aspects of space mission design from a “blank sheet”. It includes mission design structure using systems engineering approaches to the design problem. Mission design starts with a set of mission objectives and aims to develop a viable solution for meeting these objectives given a set of technical cost and programmatic constraints. This course brings together systems engineering, mission types, objectives, technical readiness, risk mitigation, mission subsystems, and cost estimation.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 4360 3.00 or permission of the Instructor.
This course covers the basic aspects of space mission design from a “blank sheet”. It includes mission design structure using systems engineering approaches to the design problem. Mission design starts with a set of mission objectives and aims to develop a viable solution for meeting these objectives given a set of technical cost and programmatic constraints. This course brings together systems engineering, mission types, objectives, technical readiness, risk mitigation, mission subsystems, and cost estimation.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 4360 3.00 or permission of the Instructor.
ESSE 4230, 3 Credits
An introduction to and summary of the area of remote sensing of the atmosphere from space platforms and from the ground. Topics include atmospheric radiation, atmospheric spectroscopy, inversion theory, instrumentation, satellites, space platforms and future technology.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 2010 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2060 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00. Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/ESSE 3030 3.00 or permission of the Instructor. PRIOR TO FALL 2014:
Prerequisites: LE/EATS 2010 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2060 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00. Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/EATS 3030 3.00 or permission of the Instructor.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisites: SC/EATS 2010 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2060 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/EATS 3030 3.00 or permission of the Instructor.
An introduction to and summary of the area of remote sensing of the atmosphere from space platforms and from the ground. Topics include atmospheric radiation, atmospheric spectroscopy, inversion theory, instrumentation, satellites, space platforms and future technology.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 2010 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2060 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00. Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/ESSE 3030 3.00 or permission of the Instructor. PRIOR TO FALL 2014:
Prerequisites: LE/EATS 2010 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2060 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00. Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/EATS 3030 3.00 or permission of the Instructor.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisites: SC/EATS 2010 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2060 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/EATS 3030 3.00 or permission of the Instructor.
3 Non-Science Requirements
At least 15 credits from: LE/ESSE 3670 3.00, LE/ESSE 4000 3.00, LE/ESSE 4110 3.00, LE/ESSE 4130 3.00, LE/ESSE 4140 3.00, LE/ESSE 4160 3.,00, LE/ESSE 4360 3.,00,LE/ESSE 4630 3.00, SC/PHYS 4330 3.00
A. General Education Requirement: Non-science requirement: 12 credits; Mathematics: SC/MATH 1013 3.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00; computer science: LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or LE/EECS 1541 3.00; Foundational science: SC/PHYS 1011 3.0 and SC/PHYS 1012 3.0 (see approved course substitutes for transfer students;
B. Major Requirements the EATS program core, as specified above (19 credits);
C. Science breadth: satisfied by above requirements.
D. Upper level requirement: A minimum of 42 credits at the 3000 level or higher.
E. Additional elective credits, as required, for an overall total of 120 credits.
F. Standing requirements: a minimum cumulative credit-weighted grade point average of 5.00 (C+) over all courses completed
All Honours BSc degree candidates are encouraged to complete a non-credit industrial internship (normally salaried). This provides experience in a four-month to 12-month placement, normally after the third year of study.
Note: alternatively the first year engineering core would be an acceptable substitute for the first year course