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Bachelor of Science (Physics)

This degree course may be taken on a part time basis provided that students are able to attend classes at the scheduled times.

Two major programs in Physics are offered:

(i) Basic Major Program in Physics - a basic Physics program, designed with a minimum of compulsory subjects for combining with an array of elective subjects or a second major in another discipline - or

(ii) Full Major Program - a full Physics program for students planning to undertake Honours and to pursue a career as a professional physicist. Graduates of both programs may apply for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.


THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSICS).

Basic Major Program in Physics

100-Level
PHYS141 Fundamentals of Physics A and
PHYS142 Fundamentals of Physics B
plus
MATH187 Mathematics 1A Part 1 and
MATH188 Mathematics 1A Part 2
or
MATH141 Mathematics 1C Part 1and
MATH142 Mathematics 1C Part 2
200-Level
MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus
MATH253 Linear Algebra
MATH291 Differential Equations
PHYS205 Advanced Modern Physics
PHYS215 Vibrations, Waves and Optics
PHYS225 Electromagnetism Optoelectronics
PHYS235 Mechanics and Thermodynamics
300-Level
PHYS305 Quantum Mechanics
PHYS325 Electromagnetism
and two of:
PHYS375 Nuclear Physics
PHYS335 Classical Mechanics
PHYS390 Astro Physics
PHYS385 Statistical Mechanics

Plus additional 12 cp of subjects taken from the Science or Engineering Schedule

MAJOR TOTAL 90cp

Full Major Program in Physics

100-Level
PHYS141 Fundamentals of Physics A and
PHYS142 Fundamentals of Physics B
plus
MATH187 Mathematics 1A Part 1 and
MATH188 Mathematics 1A Part 2
or
MATH141 Mathematics 1C Part 1 and
MATH142 Mathematics 1C Part 2
200-Level
PHYS205 Advanced Modern Physics
PHYS215 Vibrations, Waves and Optics
PHYS225 Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics
PHYS235 Mechanics and Thermodynamics
PHYS295 Concepts of the Modern Universe
MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus
MATH203 Linear Algebra
MATH291 Differential Equations
MATH293 Complex Variables
300-Level
PHYS305 Quantum Mechanics
PHYS325 Electromagnetism
PHYS335 Classical Mechanics
PHYS375 Nuclear Physics
PHYS385 Statistical Mechanics
PHYS390 Astro Physics
PHYS396 Electronic Materials


MAJOR STUDY 108 CREDIT POINTS

Physics Electives

100-Level
PHYS131 Physics for the Environmental and Life Sciences A
PHYS132 Physics for the Environmental and Life Sciences B
PHYS141 Fundamentals of Physics A
PHYS142 Fundamentals of Physics B
PHYS143 Physics for Engineers
200-Level
PHYS205 Modern Physics
PHYS206 Project in Physics
PHYS215 Vibrations, Waves and Optics
PHYS225 Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics
PHYS230 Intermediate Physics
PHYS235 Mechanics and Thermodynamics
PHYS255 Radiation Physics
PHYS295 Concepts of the Modern Universe
300-Level
PHYS305 Quantum Mechanics
PHYS306 Intermediate Project in Physics
PHYS325 Electromagnetism
PHYS335 Classical Mechanics
PHYS365 Detection of Radiation: Neutrons, Electrons and X Rays
PHYS375 Nuclear Physics
PHYS385 Statistical Mechanics
PHYS390 Astro Physics
PHYS396 Electronic Materials
400-Level
PHYS401 Theoretical Mechanics and Electromagnetism
PHYS405 Honours in Physics
PHYS415 Honours in Physics, Part-time A
PHYS425 Honours in Physics, Part-time B
PHYS441 Astro- and Nuclear Physics
PHYS444 Quantum Mechanics
PHYS446 Solid State Physics
PHYS451 Nuclear Medicine
PHYS452 Medical Imaging
PHYS453 Radiobiology and Radiation Protection
PHYS456 Imaging Physics
PHYS457 Research Project

Subjects offered by non-member Departments of the Faculty of Engineering toward the Physics Program:
CSCI111 Computer Science 1A
CSCI121 Computer Science 1B
MATH187 Mathematics 1A Part 1
MATH188 Mathematics 1A Part 2
MATH141 Mathematics 1C Part 1
MATH142 Mathematics 1C Part 2
MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus
MATH202 Differential Equations
MATH203 Linear Algebra
MATH204 Complex Variables and Group Theory
MATH253 Linear Algebra
MATH283 Mathematics IIE for Engineers
MATH291 Differential Equations
MATH293 Complex Variables and Group Theory
STAT231 Probability and Random Variables