PHYS2202 - Wave Motion and Optics
Course: PHYS2202 (Wave Motion and Optics) in PHYS department at Carleton University.
Credit Hours: 0.5 • Academic Level: year 0 undergraduate course
Course Requirements: Requires 8 prerequisite courses
Prerequisite Chain Depth: 4 levels of foundational courses required
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 5 advanced courses for further study
Interdisciplinary Requirements: Prerequisites span 2 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.
Courses unlocked by PHYS2202
- PHYS3801 - Classical Mechanics
- PHYS3007 - Third Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars
- PHYS3008 - Third Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Workshop
- PHYS3009 - Third Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars with Observational Astronomy
- PHYS4208 - Modern Optics
Academic Planning at Carleton University
Students planning PHYS2202 at Carleton University should complete 8 prerequisites before enrollment.
Course Sequence: This course requires a 4-level prerequisite chain, requiring careful multi-semester planning for optimal progression.
Future Pathways: Completing PHYS2202 enables enrollment in 5 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.