Physics - PHYSC23593
Stream Summary
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
School: School of Physics
Contact: http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/
Program: 3593 - Commerce/Adv Science (Hons)
Award(s):
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (Minor)
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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 minor in Physics is comprised of 48 units of credit of courses as follows:
Stage 1
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 / Stage 3
- PHYS2111 Quantum Physics (6 UOC)
PLUS 18 units of credit from:-
- MATH2069 Mathematics 2A (6 UOC)
- PHYS2113 Classical Mechanics (6 UOC)
- PHYS2114 Electromagnetism (6 UOC)
- PHYS2801 Atmospheric Science (6 UOC)
- PHYS3111 Quantum Mechanics (6 UOC)
- PHYS3113 Thermal and Statistical (6 UOC)
- PHYS3114 Electrodynamics (6 UOC)
- PHYS3115 Particle Physics (6 UOC)
- PHYS3116 Astrophysics (6 UOC)
- PHYS3118 Solid State Physics (6 UOC)
Note:
When selecting courses to complete the minor, students need to consider the prerequisite requirements for each course and choose courses accordingly. For assistance and further information, please see the School of Physics
When selecting courses to complete the minor, students need to consider the prerequisite requirements for each course and choose courses accordingly. For assistance and further information, please see the School of Physics
