Bachelor of Science (Photonics)
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Bachelor of Science (Photonics)
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Abbreviation:
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BSc(Photonics)
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Home Faculty:
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Faculty of Engineering
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Duration:
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3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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144
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Delivery Mode:
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Face-to-face
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn/Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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Approx. UAI Entry:
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80
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Assumed Knowledge:
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Any two units of English plus Mathematics
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Recommended Studies:
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HSC Mathematics Ext. 1 plus Chemistry or Physics
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UOW Course Code:
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757
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UAC Code:
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757577
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CRICOS Code:
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031274F
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Overview / Course Aims
Photonics is a rapidly developing area associated with the development of detectors, light sources and optical fibres to support research and development in a wide range of industries including optoelectronics, telecommunications and defence. This degree provides students with training, which combines skills in experimental and theoretical physics and electronics with a strong background in optics, electronics and computing, necessary to begin a career in the photonics industry. It is structured around the existing core of Physics subjects.
Course Requirements
All students must complete the required number of credit points, and satisfy all course requirements for the degree - refer to course structures below. The Bachelor of Science (Photonics) normally takes three years to complete. All students must take particular notice of the Course Rules regarding minimum rate of progress.
The formal contact hours, methods of teaching and learning and forms of assessment vary from subject to subject. Details will be provided to students at the commencement of each subject by the Subject Coordinator. Students should attend all classes including lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes.
Honours
Students with a good academic record are encouraged to proceed to an Honours year, a fourth year of study providing training in independent research.
Further Studies Options
Graduates can apply for entry to Honours in Physics, then Master of Science-Research or PhD.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities exist in teaching, administration, scientific communication, computing and research.
Photonics Course Program
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Subject
Year 1
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Session
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Credit Points
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CHEM103
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Introductory Chemistry For Engineers*
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Autumn
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6
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CSCI114
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Procedural Programming*
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Autumn
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6
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MATH187
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Mathematics 1A Part 1
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS141
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Fundamentals Physics A
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Autumn
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6
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ECTE172
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Introduction to Circuits and Devices
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Spring
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6
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ECTE182
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Internet Technology 1*
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Spring
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6
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MATH188
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Mathematics 1A Part 2
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Spring
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6
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PHYS142
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Fundamentals Physics B
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Spring
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6
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* Three electives are required, these are examples
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Year 2
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MATH201
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Multivariate and Vector Calculus
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Autumn
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6
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MATH253
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Linear Algebra
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Autumn
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4
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PHYS205
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Advanced Modern Physics
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS235
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Mechanics and Thermodynamics
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Autumn
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6
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MATH202
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Differential Equations 2
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Spring
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6
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MATH204
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Complex Variables and Group Theory
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Spring
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6
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PHYS225
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Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics
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Spring
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6
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PHYS262
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Vibrations and Waves
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Spring
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3
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PHYS263
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Photonics and Communication
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Annual
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6
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Year 3
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ECTE364
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Telecommunications Networks 1
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS305
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Quantum Mechanics
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS325
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Electromagnetism
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS356
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Physics of Detectors and Imaging
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Autumn
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6
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PHYS363
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Advanced Photonics
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Spring
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6
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PHYS385
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Statistical Mechanics
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Spring
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6
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PHYS396
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Electronic Materials
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Spring
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6
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Plus 1 Elective
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6
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