PHYS1004 - Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
Course: PHYS1004 (Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion) in PHYS department at Carleton University.
Credit Hours: 0.5 • Academic Level: year 0 undergraduate course
Course Requirements: Requires 10 prerequisite courses
Prerequisite Chain Depth: 3 levels of foundational courses required
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 18 advanced courses for further study
Interdisciplinary Requirements: Prerequisites span 3 different departments
Course Type: Core pathway course - critical for degree progression
Part of the PHYS curriculum at Carleton University, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Prerequisites for PHYS1004
Courses unlocked by PHYS1004
- OSS2005 - Circuits and Signals
- ELEC2602 - Electric Machines and Power
- ELEC3105 - Electromagnetic Fields
- PHYS2007 - Second Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars
- PHYS2203 - Astronomy
- PHYS2605 - Modern Physics I
- PHYS2212 - Wave Mechanics and Thermodynamics
- PHYS2004 - Modern Physics for Engineers
- PHYS2101 - Mechanics and Properties of Matter
- PHYS2202 - Wave Motion and Optics
- PHYS2305 - Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS2401 - Thermal Physics
- PHYS2604 - Modern Physics I
- ELEC2501 - Circuits and Signals
- PHYS2306 - Physics of Electrical and Electronic Measurements I
- CHEM2103 - Physical Chemistry I
- ELEC2607 - Switching Circuits
- ELEC3605 - Electrical Engineering
Academic Planning at Carleton University
Students planning PHYS1004 at Carleton University should complete 10 prerequisites before enrollment.
Course Sequence: This course requires a 3-level prerequisite chain, requiring careful multi-semester planning for optimal progression.
Future Pathways: Completing PHYS1004 enables enrollment in 18 advanced courses, opening specialization opportunities in the PHYS program.
This year 0 course at Carleton University integrates into structured degree pathways for PHYS programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.