Optics
McGill University · QC · PHYS434
Optics is a subject at McGill University, QC in PHYS. It covers topics like astronomy, optics, optometry, physics. It is part of 13 degrees. The information below is compiled from public course material — approximate, not official.
McGill University
PHYS434
3.00
PHYS
Topics covered
Degrees that include Optics
- Atmospheric Science and Physics Major (B.Sc.) (67 credits)
- Biology - Quantitative Biology Honours (B.Sc.) (79 credits)
- Biology - Quantitative Biology Major (B.Sc.) (73 credits)
- Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.) (134 credits)
- Electrical Engineering Honours (B.Eng.) (138 credits)
- Physics and Chemistry Honours (B.Sc.) (80 credits)
- Physics and Computer Science Honours (B.Sc.) (81 credits)
- Physics: Biological Physics Honours (B.Sc.) (82 credits)
- Physics: Biological Physics Major (B.Sc.) (82 credits)
- Physics Honours (B.Sc.) (81 credits)
- Physics Liberal Program - Core Science Component (B.Sc.) (45 credits)
- Physics Major (B.Sc.) (63 credits)
- Secondary Science and Technology (B.Ed.) (120 credits)
Frequently asked questions
What is Optics about?
Optics covers topics like astronomy, optics, optometry, physics.
Which degrees include Optics?
Optics is part of 13 degrees, including Atmospheric Science and Physics Major (B.Sc.) (67 credits), Biology - Quantitative Biology Honours (B.Sc.) (79 credits), Biology - Quantitative Biology Major (B.Sc.) (73 credits), Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.) (134 credits), Electrical Engineering Honours (B.Eng.) (138 credits).
How many credit points is Optics?
Optics at McGill University is typically around 3.00 credit points. Approximate — confirm with the university.
Where is Optics taught?
Optics is taught at McGill University, QC.
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Sources: McGill University public course catalogue. Information is compiled and summarised — not copied verbatim — and is approximate; always confirm with the original source.
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