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PHYS-39013 credit hours

Intermediate Physics Laboratory

Physics · 3 hrs Lecture | 3 hrs Lab

Offered: Fall Only, Every Year

One shot a year. Offered fall term only, so a clash costs a full year.

PHYS-3901 prerequisites

12 courses appear in this chain, up to 6 levels deep. 3 are needed whichever route you take: PHYS-1101 → PHYS-2302L → PHYS-2302

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PHYS-2200Electricity and Magnetism

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PHYS-1101Foundations of Physics

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Physics 40S

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Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

Applied Mathematics 40S

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MATH-1103Introduction to Calculus I

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Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

MATH-0042Mathematics Access IImin C

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A minimum grade of 65% in Pre-Calculus 30S

MATH-0041Mathematics Access Imin C+

permission of the Department Chair

MATH-0040not in the 2026-27 calendar
MATH-1104Introduction to Calculus II
MATH-1103Introduction to Calculus Imin C

Its prerequisites are shown above.

MATH-1101not in the 2026-27 calendar

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MATH-1101not in the 2026-27 calendar

Its prerequisites are shown above.

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MATH-1103Introduction to Calculus I

Its prerequisites are shown above.

MATH-1104Introduction to Calculus II

Its prerequisites are shown above.

PHYS-2105Mathematical Physics I

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PHYS-1101Foundations of Physics

Its prerequisites are shown above.

any one of

MATH-1101not in the 2026-27 calendar

Its prerequisites are shown above.

all of

MATH-1103Introduction to Calculus I

Its prerequisites are shown above.

MATH-1104Introduction to Calculus II

Its prerequisites are shown above.

PHYS-2201not in the 2026-27 calendar
PHYS-2302Modern and Thermal Physics

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all of

PHYS-1101Foundations of Physics

Its prerequisites are shown above.

any one of

MATH-1101not in the 2026-27 calendar

Its prerequisites are shown above.

all of

MATH-1103Introduction to Calculus I

Its prerequisites are shown above.

MATH-1104Introduction to Calculus II

Its prerequisites are shown above.

PHYS-2302Lnot in the 2026-27 calendar

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Taking PHYS-3901 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly.

Where PHYS-3901 counts

Required by 8 programs:

  • PHYS 3-YEAR BSc IN PHYSICS
  • PHYS 3-YEAR BSc (APPLIED PHYSICS STREAM)
  • PHYS 4-YEAR BSc IN PHYSICS
  • PHYS HONOURS BSc IN PHYSICS
  • PHYS HONOURS BSc (CHEMICAL PHYSICS STREAM)
  • PHYS HONOURS BSc (COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS STREAM)
  • PHYS HONOURS BSc (MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS STREAM)
  • PHYS HONOURS BSc (MEDICAL PHYSICS STREAM)

Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.

Description

This course introduces students to the measurement and error analysis techniques in the areas of solid state physics, atomic spectroscopy, superconductivity, nuclear and particle physics, and fundamental noise measurements. Students set up and conduct several experiments as well as formulate and present reports on their work. Students develop a clear, concise, and effective scientific writing and presentation skills.

Requisite courses

PHYS-2200 (or the former PHYS-2201) and PHYS-2302 [prerequisite(s)]; PHYS-3901L (Lab) (must be taken concurrently).

LectureLab

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.