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Bachelor of Science (Photonics)
** Not available in 2018 **
Photonics is a rapidly developing area associated with the development of detectors, light sources and optical fibres to support research and development in a wide range of industries including optoelectronics, telecommunications and defence. This major provides students with training which combines skills in experimental and theoretical physics and electronics with a strong background in optics, electronics and computing, necessary to begin a career in the photonics industry. It is structured around the existing core of Physics subjects.
Course Structure
To complete the Bachelor of Science (Photonics) students are required to complete:
| 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 |
| CHEM103 | Introductory Chemistry For Engineers | 6 | Autumn |
| CSIT111 | Programming Fundamentals | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| CSIT114 | Object Orientated Design and Programming | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| ENGG104 | Electrical Systems | 6 | Spring |
| Year 2 | |||
| PHYS205 | Advanced Modern Physics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS235 | Mechanics & Thermodynamics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS201 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS203 | Linear Algebra | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS215 | Vibrations, Waves & Optics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS225 | Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH202 | Differential Equations 2 | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE203 | Signals and Systems | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| PHYS305 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS325 | Electromagnetism | 6 | Autumn |
| ECTE363 | Communication Systems | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS356 | Physics of Detectors and Imaging | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS363 | Advanced Photonics | 6 | Not offered in 2018 |
| PHYS385 | Statistical Mechanics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS396 | Electronic Materials | 6 | Spring |
| ECTE496 | Optical Communication Systems | 6 | Spring |
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Other Information
Further information is available via email: eis@uow.edu.au