2017 Undergraduate Courses
  • Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.

    However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Physics)

This information applies only to students commencing the relevant course at UOW in 2017.

Course Structure

Not offered in this year

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
Year 1
MATH187Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus6Autumn
PHYS141Fundamentals of Physics A6Autumn
MATH188Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus6Spring
PHYS142Fundamentals of Physics B6Spring
PHYS295Astronomy - Concepts of the Universe6Spring
Plus THREE electives*
Year 2
MATH201Multivariate and Vector Calculus6Autumn
MATH203Linear Algebra6Autumn
PHYS205Advanced Modern Physics6Autumn
PHYS235Mechanics & Thermodynamics6Autumn
MATH202Differential Equations 26Spring
MATH204Complex Variables and Group Theory6Spring
PHYS215Vibrations, Waves & Optics6Spring
PHYS225Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics6Spring
Year 3
PHYS305Quantum Mechanics6Autumn
PHYS325Electromagnetism6Autumn
PHYS306Project in Physics 6Autumn /Spring
Plus ONE subject from the following two subjects:
PHYS335Classical Mechanics6Autumn
PHYS390Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology6Autumn
Plus the following subjects:
PHYS375Nuclear Physics6Spring
PHYS385Statistical Mechanics6Spring
PHYS396Electronic Materials6Spring
Plus ONE elective*
Year 4
PHYS457Research Project24Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018
PHYS474Quantum Mechanics6Annual
PHYS476Solid State Physics6Annual
PHYS466Research Methods6Annual
PHYS473Electromagnetism3Autumn
Plus one of the following
PHYS472Cosmology3Not offered in this year
PHYS471Theoretical Mechanics3Autumn

* Recommended Physics Electives  
PHYS154Energy, Climate Change and Human Society6Autumn
PHYS233Introduction to Environmental Physics6Autumn
PHYS155Introduction to Biomedical Physics6Spring

 

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science Advanced Honours (Physics) conforms to the requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.

Other Information

Further information is available at: 
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Email: Academic Program Director

Last reviewed: 9 February, 2017