Spring 2026 - PHYS 201 D100
Physics Undergraduate Seminar (1)
Class Number: 6123
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Erol Girt
egirt@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5765
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Prerequisites:
PHYS 121 or PHYS 126 or PHYS 141, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 102 with a minimum grade of B.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A seminar to expose students majoring in any Physics program to opportunities available with a physics degree. Seminar will include invited speakers, group discussions, and student presentations on topics including modern physics research, industrial physics, career opportunities, and communication and other professional skills. May be repeated once for credit. Graded as pass/fail (P/F).
COURSE DETAILS:
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The primary goal of this course is to enrich the student experience beyond their academic training by exposing them to opportunities available to students with a physics degree – including academic research opportunities, industrial physics, and nontraditional careers – and fostering skills necessary for success.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Sample seminar topics might include:
· Modern academic research and industrial physics
· Physics alumni experiences
· Presentations of undergraduate thesis work
· Communication, C.V. and cover letter writing, and other professional skills
Grading
NOTES:
Grading is Pass/Fail, based on attendance and participation.
IMPORTANT: Because this course is offered spread over two semesters, both Fall and Spring semesters of Phys 201 must be completed in order for course credit to be awarded.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Texts:
No textbook.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Students who cannot write their exam during the course's scheduled exam time must request accommodation from their instructor in writing, clearly stating the reason for this request, within one week of the final exam schedule being posted.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.
To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.