Graduate Courses in EAPP
JPE1452: Geophysical Imaging - Non-seismic Methods
PHY2505H: Atmospheric Radiative Transfer and Remote Sounding
PHY1460H: Nonlinear Physics
PHY2506H: Data Assimilation and Retrieval Theory
JPE1493H: Seismology
PHY2509 Special Topics (currently Introduction to the Arctic Climate System)
PHY1498H: Introduction to Atmospheric Physics
PHY2603H: Inverse Theory
PHY1530H: Fluid Mechanics
PHY2604H: Planetary Dynamo Theory
PHY1540H/Y: Mathematical Methods in Physics
JPE2605H: Advanced Seismology
PHY2502H: Climate System Dynamics
PHY2609H: Planetary Physics
PHY2504H: Atmospheric Dynamics
Graduate students are required to complete their course work within two years. For the PhD, a minimum of three full courses are required. A full course represents two one-term courses (half courses). Additional courses beyond the minimum, including electives from Physics or other departments, may be taken if appropriate for the course of study. Courses should be selected after consultation with the supervisor. Students who choose Option I must complete three full courses in their first year. Students who choose Option II must complete two full courses in their first year, followed by one full course in the second year.
A typical program of study for an Option I student in the Atmospheric Physics track is as follows:
Typical Option I Schedule in Atmospheric Physics
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | |
| PHY1530 | PHY2502 |
| PHY1498 | PHY2504 |
| PHY2506 | PHY2505 |
| Year 2 – none required | |
| Optional elective | Optional elective |
An example of a program of study for an Option II student in the Atmospheric Physics track is as follows:
Typical Option II Schedule in Atmospheric Physics
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | |
| PHY1498 | PHY2504 |
| PHY1530 | PHY2505 |
| Year 2 | |
| PHY2506 | PHY2502 |
| Optional elective | Optional elective |
Programs of study for students in the Geophysics track depend strongly on whether their research interests are in basic or applied geophysics. Students should consult with their research supervisor to determine the appropriate courses to take. As examples, a selection of courses for an Option I student in Basic Geophysics might be:
Example Option I Schedule in Basic Geophysics
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | |
| PHY1530 | JPE1452 |
| JPE1493 | PHY1460 |
| PHY2603 or PHY2609 | PHY2604 |
| Year 2 – none required |
and an example of courses for an Option II student in Applied Geophysics might be:
Example Option II Schedule in Applied Geophysics
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | |
| JPE1493 | JPE1452 |
| JPE2605 | MIN540 |
| Year 2 | |
| PHY2603 | Elective |
Other Relevant Courses
Chemistry
- CHM1415S: Atmospheric Chemistry
- CHM1478H: Quantum Mechanics for Physical Chemists
- CHM1480H: Basic Statistical Mechanics
Civil Engineering
- CIV510H: Solid Mechanics II
- CIV1419H: Rock Dynamics
Geology
- GLG1441H: Remote Sensing of Earth and the Terrestrial Planets
- GLG1465H: Geodynamics
- CGG2222H: Tectonics and Planetary Dynamics
- GLG3607H: Selected Topics in Geodynamics
Math
- MAT1508H: Techniques of Applied Math: Introductory Numerical Methods for Differential Equations
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- MIE1201H: Advanced Fluid Mechanics I
- MIE1202H: Advanced Fluid Mechanics II
- MIE1207H: Structure of Turbulent Flows
- MIE1210H: Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
- MIE1301H: Solid Mechanics
Mineral Engineering
- MIN540H: Borehole Geophysics for Engineers and Geoscientists
Physics
- PHY1485H: Lasers and Modern Optics
- PHY1500H: Graduate Statistical Mechanics
- PHY1520H: Graduate Quantum Mechanics
Statistics
- STA1001H: Applied Regression Analysis
- STA1005H: Methods for Multivariate Data
- STA2102H:Computational Techniques in Statistics
- STA2112H: Mathematical Statistics I
- STA2202H: Time Series Analysis
Collaborative Specialization in Environmental Studies
- ENV1001H: Environmental Decision Making