Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

300240 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Physics) (Honours)


BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 043299J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course extends knowledge of current academic research methodology as it is applied in the field of physics and to demonstrate this through the conduct of a supervised research project and preparation of an honours dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs (General Information section).

Duration and Availability

The honours degree program is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

4936 v.5   Physics Honours Dissertation 499-1 8.0 50.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

4905 v.4   Physics Honours Dissertation 499-2 8.0 50.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional units to select from in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
4927 v.3   Instrumental Physics 404 4.0 25.0
302625 v.2   Instrumental Physics 403 2.0 25.0
302738 v.1   Applied Physics 401 4.0 12.5
302739 v.2   Applied Physics 402 4.0 25.0
302742 v.1   Astrophysics 401 2.0 25.0
302743 v.2   Astrophysics 402 2.0 25.0
302746 v.1   Quantum Mechanics 401 3.0 25.0
 
NB Not all subjects listed will be available each semester. Subject offerings will be dictated by availability of staff and students numbers
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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