311157 v.1 Physics Major (Bachelor of Science)

Introduction

Students choose to study Physics because they are fascinated by fundamental questions about the physical structure and functions of the universe, what it consists of and how it works. Physics attempts to answer questions about things such as the intricate structure of matter and the nature of radiation and how they interact with each other. It also seeks to explain relationships between the smallest and largest structures, forces, and energies in the Universe. Along the way students learn a large number of practical skills such as planning and conducting physical science experiments, real world computation and quantitative problem solving, and scientific communication, which can be used in a wide range of careers.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Physics and Applicable Mathematics. TEE Calculus is desirable.

Specific Requirements

STAT is not acceptable for mature age entry but may be used to demonstrate English Competence requirements.

Duration and Availability

3 years' full-time study or part-time equivalent.

Career Opportunities

Graduates enter careers in industry or government organisations in fields as diverse as Antarctic research, scientific data analysts, patents examination, materials characterisation, radiation monitoring, scientific military research, atmospheric and marine sciences, the environment, meteorology, science teachers, and in hospitals as medical physicists. Graduate may also undertake higher degrees by research in areas such as mathematical and computational physics, radio astronomy, nanotechnology and solidstate physics, marine science and technology, medical physics, and satellite and remote senesing.

Further Information

For more information contact the Future Students Centre on (08) 9266 1000, email futurestudents@curtin.edu.au or visit our website www.scieng.curtin.edu.au

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
302804	v.3	Physics 101	4.5	25.0
310984	v.1	Scientific Computing 101	4.0	25.0
7062	v.6	Mathematics 101	5.0	25.0
		OR
10926	v.5	Mathematics 103	5.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
305415	v.3	Physics 102	4.5	25.0
307554	v.1	Science Communications 101	2.0	12.5
307590	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 101	3.0	12.5
7063	v.6	Mathematics 102	5.0	25.0
		OR
7492	v.5	Mathematics 104	5.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
7908	v.4	Physical Measurements 201	3.0	25.0
8127	v.6	Advanced Calculus 201	4.0	25.0
8142	v.4	Physics 201	4.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
302390	v.1	Mathematical Methods 204	4.0	12.5
302931	v.1	Physical Measurements 203	1.5	12.5
7907	v.6	Particles and Waves 201	3.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
12991	v.2	Physics Project 301	5.0	25.0
9765	v.4	Quantum and Statistical Physics 301	4.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
11592	v.3	Solid State Physics 302	2.0	25.0
		SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 3 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
11589	v.3	Physics of Fluids 301	2.0	12.5
11594	v.4	Astronomical Data Analysis 312	2.5	12.5
12992	v.3	Physics Project 302	5.0	25.0
311829	v.1	Scientific Data Analysis 301	3.0	25.0
7911	v.7	Applied Optics 302	2.0	12.5
8717	v.6	Electromagnetism 302	3.0	25.0
9644	v.4	Scientific Data Analysis 302	3.0	25.0