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Joondalup - Delivery Mode:
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Bunbury
Joondalup
Mt Lawley - Study Mode:
Full-time
Part-time - Delivery Mode:
On-campus - Duration:
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Computing, Health and Science - School:
Natural Sciences - Code:
Y83 - CRICOS:
075156D - Indicative ATAR (TER):
55
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Bachelor of Science
Major In Physics
Physics is the fundamental science that underpins research and development in engineering and technology.
This Physics major provides students with a thorough background in fundamental and advanced physics with a strong emphasis on scientific instrumentation, measurement and analytical skills. It is designed to meet industries' need for capable, dynamic and innovative graduates with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills and a sound theoretical knowledge in physics. It gives students a 'hands-on' and practical understanding of Physics with laboratory-based programs and projects included in all units to encourage practical learning.
Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
Physics is the fundamental science that underpins research and development in Engineering and Technology. The Physics major provides students with a thorough background in fundamental and advanced physics with a strong emphasis on scientific instrumentation, measurement and analytical skills. It is designed to meet industries' need for capable, dynamic and innovative graduates with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills and a sound theoretical knowledge in physics. The Physics major gives students a 'hands-on' and practical understanding of Physics. Laboratory-based programs and projects are included in all units to encourage practical learning. The major is available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Course Code Y83) degree course.
Core Units
Students choose 120 credit points (eight units) from the following, with at least two units at Level 3. Students are advised to consult with the physics coordinator as to the selection of the most appropriate physics and mathematics units leading to this major.
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT1236 | Calculus 1 | ^ | 15 |
| SCP1111 | Physics of Motion | * | 15 |
| SCP1112 | Waves and Electricity | * ~ | 15 |
| SCP2211 | Modern Physics | 15 | |
| SCP2343 | Intermediate Physics | * ~ | 15 |
| ENS1162 | Electrical Engineering 1A | 15 | |
| SCP3330 | Scientific Instrumentation and Measurement | 15 | |
| SCP3318 | Advanced Physics | # | 15 |
| SCP3319 | Physics Project | 15 | |
| SCP3343 | Electronic Devices | # | 15 |
* Students who have not completed WACE Physics 3A/3B (or equivalent) need to complete SCP1132 Introduction to Physics or SCP1134 Foundations of Physics before studying SCP1111 or SCP1112 or SCP2343. ~ SCP1112 and SCP2343 may be offered in alternate years. Students can take them in any order. # Students may substitute additional mathematics and engineering units, with the permission of the physics coordinator. ^ Students who have not completed WACE Mathematics 3A/3B (or equivalent) need to complete MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics before studying MAT1236.
Students wishing to qualify for Honours in Physics should consider attempting additional physics, mathematics and engineering units, in consultation with the physics coordinator.
This major can also be studied in the following courses: