300240 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Physics) (Honours)
BSc(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 043299J
Registered 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 vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |||
| 4915 | v.5 | Applied Crystallography 402 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 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 | |
| 302740 | v.1 | Applied Physics 403 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302741 | v.2 | Applied Physics 404 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302742 | v.1 | Astrophysics 401 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302743 | v.2 | Astrophysics 402 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302744 | v.1 | Isotope Science 401 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302745 | v.2 | Isotope Science 402 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302746 | v.1 | Quantum Mechanics 401 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302747 | v.1 | Quantum Optics 401 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302748 | v.2 | Quantum Optics 402 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302749 | v.2 | Physical Oceanography 401 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302750 | v.3 | Physical Oceanography 402 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302751 | v.2 | Physical Oceanography 403 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302752 | v.2 | Physical Oceanography 404 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302755 | v.1 | Physics of Fluids 401 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302756 | v.2 | Physics of Fluids 402 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302757 | v.1 | Physics of Materials 401 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302758 | v.2 | Physics of Materials 402 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302759 | v.1 | Remote Sensing Science 401 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302760 | v.2 | Remote Sensing Science 402 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302763 | v.2 | Remote Sensing Science 404 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302764 | v.2 | Solid State Physics 401 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302765 | v.1 | Solid State Physics 402 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302766 | v.1 | Waves and Oscillations 402 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303882 | v.1 | Applied Crystallography 401 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304055 | v.2 | Waves and Oscillations 401 | 2.0 | 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# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: November 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J