Online Courses Handbook 2003

192305 v.4 Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Physics

PGradDipAppPhys(Curtin)

Introduction
This advanced study program has been designed to provide opportunities for both practising professionals and recent graduates to extend their scientific competence in an area of chosen specialisation. The postgraduate diploma is by coursework with options in physical methods of analysis, atmospheric and marine sciences. Instrumentally oriented units and projects provide the opportunities to develop a high level of analytical and experimental skill. Instrumental units offered include x-ray analysis, radiometric techniques of analysis, mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, satellite oceanography and satellite meteorology. Other units in the fields of properties of materials, marine physics and meteorology are available.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree in science with a physics major or an approved equivalent. An appropriate honours degree or the postgraduate diploma is a prerequisite for entry to the masters course.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning in the course may be granted where candidates possess particular work experience or qualifications deemed to be relevant and appropriate. Published works, internal reports, conference papers, and consulting work could form the basis for an application for recognition of prior learning in the course.

Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is offered as a one year full-time or two years part-time course. Flexibility in modes of study exist to meet individual study requirements, for example, a mix of full and part-time study, or students may undertake intensive periods of course study or project work over the summer or vacation periods.

Course Organisation
Specifically, the course has been structured to accommodate student differences and preferences in areas of applied physics and instrumental physics.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1

SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 75.0

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 125.0

200.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

4914 v.2 Physical Properties of Materials 513 3.0 12.5

5324 v.4 Physics 505 2.0 12.5

5326 v.4 Physics 507 2.0 12.5

5327 v.4 Physics 508 4.0 25.0

5328 v.5 Physics Project 591 4.0 25.0

5329 v.5 Physics Project 592 4.0 25.0

5696 v.4 Physics 595 4.0 25.0

6037 v.6 Physics 501 2.0 12.5

6383 v.4 Physical Oceanography 501 2.0 12.5

6565 v.5 Physics 502 4.0 25.0

6573 v.5 Physics 503 2.0 12.5

6574 v.5 Physics 504 4.0 25.0

7729 v.4 Instrumental Physics 501 4.0 25.0

7730 v.4 Instrumental Physics 502 4.0 25.0

7733 v.5 Physics Project 593 7.0 37.5

7734 v.5 Physics Project 594 8.0 50.0

302733 v.1 Applied Physics 502 4.0 25.0

302888 v.1 Applied Physics 504 4.0 25.0

302889 v.2 Astrophysics 502 4.0 25.0

302890 v.1 Isotope Science 502 3.0 25.0

302892 v.2 Physical Oceanography 502 4.0 25.0

302893 v.2 Physics of Fluids 502 2.0 25.0

302894 v.2 Physics of Materials 502 2.0 12.5

303982 v.2 Quantum Optics 502 2.0 25.0

303983 v.2 Remote Sensing 502 4.0 25.0

303984 v.2 Remote Sensing 504 4.0 25.0

303985 v.2 Solid State 501 4.0 25.0

303986 v.2 Waves and Oscillations 501 4.0 25.0

303987 v.2 Quantum Mechanics 501 4.0 25.0

303988 v.2 Applied Crystallography 502 4.0 25.0

N1 The above options are suggested options. Up to 2 options may be undertaken in a suitable non-physics area. These units must be chosen in consultation with the Head of Department and Postgraduate Co-ordinator.

N2 Not all subjects listed will be available each semester. Subject offerings will be dictated by availability of staff and student numbers.

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