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Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Physics)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Physics)

Abbreviation:

BScAdv(Hons)(Phys)

UOW Course Code:

358

CRICOS Code:

085500K

Total Credit Points:

192

Duration:

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 757602

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Physics) degree is for high-achieving students interested in a challenging program leading to a career in scientific research. The program offers a greater degree of flexibility in program design providing an opportunity to undertake individual research subjects at 2nd, 3rd and 4th-year levels. Students are also able to participate in various enrichment activities and to develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the Faculty's research teams. 

In the final year, all students undertake a substantial piece of supervised research in their major discipline, together with other required seminars and/or course work.

Continuation in the Advanced degrees will normally be dependent on students achieving a WAM of at least 80 in each year of study. Students who do not meet the required average will be transferred to the equivalent non-Advanced degree.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Physics) will be able to:

  1. Integrate knowledge of a variety of fundamental physical laws to analyse behaviour and properties of physical systems.
  2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research principles and methods associated with physics.
  3. Integrate advanced technical and cognitive skills in reviewing, analysing and synthesising information to address specific themes in physics.
  4. Exercise critical thinking, initiative and judgment in understanding complex concepts and constructing new understandings in contemporary physics.
  5. Communicate advanced knowledge and ideas clearly and coherently by written and oral means to an expert and non-expert audiences.
  6. Demonstrate initiative and creativity in planning and executing a research project pertinent to physics.

 

Course Structure

 

Subject Codesubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
MATH187Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus6Autumn
PHYS141Fundamentals of Physics A6Autumn
MATH188Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus6Spring
PHYS142Fundamentals of Physics B6Spring
PHYS295Astronomy - Concepts of the Universe6Spring
Plus THREE electives*
Year 2
MATH201Multivariate and Vector Calculus6Autumn
MATH203Linear Algebra6Autumn
PHYS205Advanced Modern Physics6Autumn
PHYS235Mechanics & Thermodynamics6Autumn
MATH202Differential Equations 26Spring
MATH204Complex Variables and Group Theory6Spring
PHYS215Vibrations, Waves & Optics6Spring
PHYS225Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics6Spring
Year 3
PHYS305Quantum Mechanics6Autumn
PHYS325Electromagnetism6Autumn
PHYS356Physics of Detectors and Imaging6Autumn
Plus ONE subject from the following two subjects:
PHYS335Classical Mechanics6Autumn
PHYS390Astrophysics6Not offered in 2015
Plus the following subjects:
PHYS375Nuclear Physics6Spring
PHYS385Statistical Mechanics6Spring
PHYS396Electronic Materials6Spring
Plus ONE elective*
Year 4
PHYS405Honours in Physics48Annual

The Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1. For further information refer to General Course Rules.

* Recommended Physics Electives 

Subject Codesubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
PHYS154Energy, Organisms and Human Society6Autumn
PHYS155Introduction to Biomedical Physics6Spring
PHYS233Introduction to Environmental Physics6Autumn

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science Advanced Honours (Physics) conform to the requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 1 December, 2015