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Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - enhanced program for high achievers

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements [November, 2008] for either the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Hons).


Physics

MAJOR - PHYSICS

Related programs:
PHYSICS MINOR
PHYSICS EXTENDED MAJOR

Assumed Knowledge: At least mathematics skills and knowledge such as demonstrated by SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies or by a high mark in SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods. The topic sequence MATH1201 Introductory Mathematics 1A and MATH1202 Introductory Mathematics 1B provide a pathway to enter the major for students without the assumed knowledge, but entry will therefore be delayed by at least a year.


The Physics program changed in 2005 and again in 2008. Continuing students who commenced prior to 2005 may complete their degree according to the previous program of study, and should consult the Course Information Handbook 2004, and seek advice from Program Approvers. Continuing students who commenced between 2005 and 2007 and have not sought counselling to update their study plan should seek advice from Program Approvers at the time of enrolment.


First Year

The following topics must be selected as part of the 36-unit First Year program:

MATH1121

Mathematics 1A*#

4.5

MATH1122

Mathematics 1B*#

4.5

PHYS1101

Physics 1A#

4.5

PHYS1102

Physics 1B#

4.5

* Students who have achieved a mark of at least 18 in SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or at least 6 in International Baccalaureate Mathematics HL, have the option of doing the corresponding topics MATH1141 Advanced Mathematics 1A (instead of MATH1121) and MATH1142 Advanced Mathematics 1B (instead of MATH1122).

# Students admitted to the Bachelor of Science (Hons) - enhanced program for high achievers - may undertake the Extended versions of these topics: MATH1141, MATH1142, PHYS1601, PHYS1602.

Second Year

18 units comprising:

CPES2122

Quantum Physics 2

6

CPES2132

Classical Physics 2

6

MATH2111

Vector Calculus

3

MATH2121

Linear Algebra and Differential Equations

3

Third Year

15 units comprising:

CPES3121

Quantum Physics 3

6

CPES3132

Modern Physics 3

6

MATH2023

Mathematics for the Physical Sciences

3

And 3 units from:

MATH2041

Numerical Analysis

3

MATH2070

Scientific Computing

3

MATH3013

Complex Analysis

3

to make a total of 18 units at Third Year level.

Option B in the double Bachelor of Science/Education - 30 unit major
Students undertake the same First and Second Year topics, and then follow the Third Year program below:

MATH2023

Mathematics for the Physical Sciences

3

CPES3121

Quantum Physics 3, or

6

CPES3132

Modern Physics 3

6

And 3 units from:

MATH2041

Numerical Analysis

3

MATH2070

Scientific Computing

3

MATH3013

Complex Analysis

3

to make a total of 12 units at Third Year level.