Physics for Modern Technology Foundation Year
Description
The Physics for Modern Technology Foundation Year provides students with an opportunity to prepare for admission to Year Two of the Major program.
The B.Sc. Major in Physics for Modern Technology will give students a solid background in physics and also in the applications of physics to modern technology. The program has been designed with the needs of local high-tech industry in mind and will equip students to work in a wide variety areas including (but not limited to): green energy technology, industrial process control, electronics, robotics, technical sales, and teaching. In order to ensure students' future success in the workplace, the program includes a work placement and business courses.
A student applying for Year 1, the Foundation Year, need only meet the general university admission requirements. Once admitted to the Foundation Year, students can receive guidance from program personnel. Students who arrive at KPU missing prerequisites for any Year 1 courses can take upgrading courses during the Foundation Year.
Program Admission Requirements
General university admission requirements apply, including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement.
Program Requirements
In order to prepare for admission to the BSc Major in Physics for Modern Technology, Year 2, students must have completed 30 undergraduate-level credits with no grade less than 'C' in each course plus:
| All of: | |||
| BIOL 1110 | Introductory Biology I | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 1110 | The Structure of Matter | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 1210 | Chemical Energetics and Dynamics | 4 credits | |
| ENGL 1100 | Introduction to University Writing | 3 credits | |
| PHYS 1600 | Introduction to Modern Technology | 3 credits | |
| And one of: | |||
| MATH 1120 | Differential Calculus (recommended) | 3 credits | |
| MATH 1130 | Calculus for Life Sciences I | 3 credits | |
| And one of: | |||
| MATH 1220 | Integral Calculus | 3 credits | |
| MATH 1230 | Calculus for Life Sciences II | 3 credits | |
| And one of: | |||
| PHYS 1101 | Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 credits | |
| PHYS 1120 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences I (recommended) | 4 credits | |
| And one of: | |||
| PHYS 1102 | Physics for Life Sciences II | 4 credits | |
| PHYS 1220 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences II (recommended) | 4 credits | |
| And: | |||
| One Breadth Elective (see Physics for Modern Technology Electives) | 3 credits | ||
Courses may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, students may seek admission to the Bachelor of Science, Major in Physics for Modern Technology.
