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Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics) |
Abbreviation: |
GDipSc |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Engineering |
Engineering School: |
Engineering Physics |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Entry Requirements: |
A pass Bachelor degree of at least three years' duration in a relevant discipline. |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
683 |
CRICOS Code: |
002363A |
Overview
This course is designed to provide:
1. a Masters qualifying course for students who have inadequate preparation for direct entry into the Masters by Research program;
2. an opportunity for Science teachers who have a degree, but have taken Physics to first or second year level only, to improve their understanding and horizons in Physics;
3. an opportunity for international students and students without a full major in Physics to update their knowledge of Physics.
Students must consult the Physics Discipline Adviser for admission to the course. Forty eight (48) credit points are to be chosen from the following list in consultation with the Physics Discipline Advisor.
Course Program
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
Core Subjects | ||
PHYS205 |
Advanced Modern Physics |
6 |
PHYS215 |
Vibrations, Waves and Optics |
6 |
PHYS233 |
Introduction to Environmental Physics |
6 |
PHYS235 |
Mechanics and Thermodynamics |
6 |
PHYS255 |
Radiation Physics |
6 |
PHYS295 |
Astronomy - Concepts of the Universe |
6 |
MATH201 |
Multivariate and Vector Calculus * |
6 |
MATH202 |
Applied Differential Equations * |
6 |
MATH283 |
Mathematics 2E for Engineers Part 1 |
6 |
PHYS305 |
Quantum Mechanics * |
6 |
PHYS325 |
Electromagnetism * |
6 |
PHYS335 |
Classic Mechanics * |
6 |
PHYS365 |
Detection of Radiation: Neutrons, Electrons and X-Rays |
6 |
PHYS375 |
Nuclear Physics |
6 |
PHYS385 |
Statistical Mechanics * |
6 |
PHYS390 |
Astrophysics |
6 |
PHYS401 |
Theoretical Mechanics and Electromagnetism |
8 |
PHYS441 |
Advanced Astrophysics |
4 |
PHYS444 |
Quantum Mechanics |
8 |
PHYS446 |
Solid State Physics |
8 |
PHYS452 |
Medical Imaging |
8 |
PHYS453 |
Radiobiology and Radiation Protection |
8 |
PHYS456 |
Imaging Physics |
8 |
PHYS910 |
Advanced Project in Physics A |
6 |
PHYS947 |
Special Topics in Physics A |
6 |
PHYS948 |
Physics of Imaging |
6 |
PHYS960 |
Advanced Project in Physics B |
6 |
PHYS990 |
Applied Physics Project |
24 |
PHYS997 |
Special Topics in Physics B |
6 |
Note: Starred subjects are pre- and co-requisites of some of the Physics subjects.