- 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 Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | |||
MATH187 | Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS141 | Fundamentals of Physics A | 6 | Autumn |
MATH188 | Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus | 6 | Spring |
PHYS142 | Fundamentals of Physics B | 6 | Spring |
PHYS295 | Astronomy - Concepts of the Universe | 6 | Spring |
Plus THREE electives* | |||
Year 2 | |||
MATH201 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
MATH203 | Linear Algebra | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS205 | Advanced Modern Physics | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS235 | Mechanics & Thermodynamics | 6 | Autumn |
MATH202 | Differential Equations 2 | 6 | Spring |
MATH204 | Complex Variables and Group Theory | 6 | Spring |
PHYS215 | Vibrations, Waves & Optics | 6 | Spring |
PHYS225 | Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics | 6 | Spring |
Year 3 | |||
PHYS305 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS325 | Electromagnetism | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS306 | Project in Physics | 6 | Autumn /Spring |
Plus ONE subject from the following two subjects: | |||
PHYS335 | Classical Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS390 | Relativity, Astrophysics, and Cosmology | 6 | Autumn |
Plus the following subjects: | |||
PHYS375 | Nuclear Physics | 6 | Spring |
PHYS385 | Statistical Mechanics | 6 | Spring |
PHYS396 | Electronic Materials | 6 | Spring |
Plus ONE elective* | |||
Year 4 | |||
PHYS457 | Research Project | 24 | Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
PHYS474 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Annual |
PHYS476 | Solid State Physics | 6 | Annual |
PHYS466 | Research Methods | 6 | Annual |
PHYS473 | Electromagnetism | 3 | Autumn |
Plus one of the following | |||
PHYS472 | Cosmology | 3 | Not offered in this year |
PHYS471 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 | Autumn |
* Recommended Physics Electives | |||
PHYS154 | Energy, Climate Change and Human Society | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS233 | Introduction to Environmental Physics | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS155 | Introduction to Biomedical Physics | 6 | Spring |
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