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Academic Calendar 2008 FACULTIES FACULTY OF SCIENCE PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
INTRODUCTION
UNDERGRADUATE SESSIONAL DATES
STUDENT SERVICES
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
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UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION
FACULTY MEMBERS
AFFILIATED UNIVERSITY COLLEGES
GLOSSARY
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PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
Physics & Astronomy Building 125

519-661-3283
email: chair@physics.uwo.ca
web: www.physics.uwo.ca


The Department offers 23 Modules in 8 disciplines. Students intending to take modules in Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Physics or Planetary Science should take one of Physics 1020, 1024 or 1026. Students intending to take modules in Biological Physics, Biomaterials or Materials Science may take Physics 1020, 1024, 1026 or 1028A/B plus 1029A/B. The Conceptual Astronomy Minor has no prerequisites, and is designed for students qualitatively interested in Astronomy. The Department offers a joint program with Fanshawe College that leads to a Three-Year BSc in Physics plus a diploma in either Electronics Engineering Technology or Control Engineering Technology. Students who do not have exactly the right prerequisites for entry may request special permission to do so. All students entering or continuing in any of the Department's offerings are required to consult with the Department for approval of their choice of module.

Science/BMSc Internship Program
The Science/BMSc Internship Program includes a series of preparatory sessions, an 8-16 month practical career-related experience in an employment setting, and a post-internship component. All students enrolled in the 3rd year of a 4-year undergraduate Science or Medical Sciences Honors Specialization, Specialization, or in a Major + Major combination [where at least one of the Majors is in Science or Medical Sciences] or students who are enrolled in the 3rd year of a 4-year BSc or BSc (Hons) program, are eligible to enrol in the Science/BMSc Internship Program, if they satisfy the eligibility requirements.

Academic Calendar 2008 FACULTIES FACULTY OF SCIENCE PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
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