Physical Science - PHYSK13937
Stream Summary
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
School: School of Physics
Contact: http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/
Program: 3937 - Science/Social Rsch & Policy
Award(s):
Bachelor of Science (Major)
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Stream Outline
Physics is the study of the laws of nature that govern the behaviour of the universe, from the smallest sub-atomic particles to the universe itself. It applies these laws to the solution of practical and theoretical problems and to the development of new technologies.
Stream Structure
A major in Physical Science is comprised of 78 units of credit of courses as follows:
Stage 1
- PHYS1121 Physics 1A (6 UOC) or PHYS1131 Higher Physics 1A (6 UOC) or PHYS1141 Higher Physics 1A (Special) (6 UOC)
- PHYS1221 Physics 1B (6 UOC) or PHYS1231 Higher Physics 1B (6 UOC) or PHYS1241 Higher Physics 1B (Special) (6 UOC)
- MATH1131 Mathematics 1A (6 UOC) or MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)
- MATH1231 Mathematics 1B (6 UOC) or MATH1241 Higher Mathematics 1B (6 UOC)
Stage 2
- MATH2011 Several Variable Calculus (6 UOC) or MATH2111 Higher Several Variable Calculus (6 UOC)
- MATH2121 Theory and Applications of Differential Equations (6 UOC) or MATH2221 Higher Theory and Applications of Differential Equations (6 UOC)
- 12 UOC level II or III PHYS course
Stage 3
- 18 UOC of level III PHYS courses
Note: Students who wish to take honours in Physics should take 24 UOC of level III PHYS courses which include:
Notes
Students who are completing the Bachelor Science (majoring in Physical Science) in a dual degree with a Bachelor of Engineering will need to substitute some level II courses in the Engineering program. For more information see this document: Mathematics in BE BSc Programs or contact the School of Mathematics and Statistics.
Honours
For further information on Honours in Physics, please see the Physics Honours entry in this Handbook.
