Bachelor of Science

Testamur Title:	Bachelor of Science (Major)
Abbreviation:	BSc
Home Faculty:	Faculty of Engineering
Duration:	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	144
Delivery Mode:	On campus
Starting Session(s):	Autumn or Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	757
CRICOS Code:	031274F

Overview / Course Aims

For course overview please see individual major study pages - Nuclear Science and Technology, Photonics or Physics

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Any two units of English plus Mathematics. Recommended studies: HSC Mathematics Ext. 1 plus Chemistry or Physics. Entry is open to students who have gained an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent at a level determined by UOW for this calendar year.

Course Requirements

All students must complete the required number of credit points and satisfy all course requirements for the degree - refer to course structures below for individual majors. The Bachelor of Science normally takes three years to complete. All students must take particular notice of the Course Rules regarding minimum rate of progress.

The formal contact hours, methods of teaching and learning and forms of assessment vary from subject to subject and majors. Details will be provided to students at the commencement of each subject by the Subject Coordinator. Students should attend all classes including lectures, tutorials and laboratory classes.

Honours

Students with a good academic record are encouraged to proceed to an Honours year, a fourth year of study providing training in independent research. Further information on the Honours Program is available at Bachelor of Science Honours (Physics).

Advanced

For information on the Advanced Program is available at Bachelor of Science Advanced (Physics)

Core Program for all majors

Subject		Session	Credit Points
Year 1
MATH187	Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus	Autumn	6
PHYS141	Fundamentals Physics A	Autumn	6
MATH188	Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus	Spring	6
PHYS142	Fundamentals Physics B	Spring	6
Year 2
MATH201	Multivariate and Vector Calculus	Autumn	6
MATH203	Linear Algebra	Autumn	6
PHYS205	Advanced Modern Physics	Autumn	6
PHYS235	Mechanics and Thermodynamics	Autumn	6
MATH202	Differential Equations 2	Spring	6
PHYS215	Vibrations, Waves and Optics	Spring	6
PHYS225	Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics	Spring	6
Year 3
PHYS305	Quantum Mechanics	Autumn	6
PHYS325	Electromagnetism	Autumn	6

Bachelor of Science (Physics)

UAC Code: 757637

Basic Major Program in Physics

Core Program plus the following subjects

Subject		Session	Credit Points
Year 1
Four electives (6 credit points each)			24
Year 2
One elective			6
Year 3
Two of the following subjects:
PHYS335	Classical Mechanics	Autumn	6
PHYS356	Physics of Detectors and Imaging	Autumn	6
PHYS390	Astrophysics	Autumn	6
PHYS375	Nuclear Physics	Spring	6
PHYS385	Statistical Mechanics	Spring	6
PHYS396	Electronic Materials	Spring	6
Plus an additional 24 credit points of subjects taken from the Science or Engineering Schedules.

Full Major Program in Physics

Core Program plus the following subjects

Subject		Session	Credit Points
Year 1
PHYS295	Astronomy - Concepts of the Universe	Spring	6
plus three electives			18
Year 2
MATH204	Complex Variables and Group Theory	Spring	6
Year 3
PHYS356	Physics of Detectors and Imaging	Autumn	6
PHYS335	Classical Mechanics	Autumn	6
or
PHYS390	Astrophysics	Autumn	6
PHYS375	Nuclear Physics	Spring	6
PHYS385	Statistical Mechanics	Spring	6
PHYS396	Electronic Materials	Spring	6
plus one elective			6

Bachelor of Science (Nuclear Science and Technology)

UAC Code: 757638

Overview

The objective of the Nuclear Science and Technology major is to provide the scientific knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in areas such as health physicists, nuclear technicians and radiation employees. Expansion in the uranium mining industry and monitoring of mid and high-level radioactive storage facilities will require specific expertise. The course builds on the expertise of the Centre for Medical Radiation Physics in dosimetry and radiation monitoring as well as nuclear technology and waste disposal.

Core Program plus the following subjects

Subject		Session	Credit Points
Year 1
PHYS233	Introduction to Environmental Physics	Autumn	6
CHEM101	Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry (Recommended)	Autumn/Summer	6
BIOL103	Molecules, Cells and Organisms (Recommended)	Spring	6
PHYS295	Radiation Physics (Recommended)	Spring	6
Year 2
PHYS255	Radiation Physics	Spring	6
Year 3
PHYS356	Physics of Detectors and Imaging	Autumn	6
PHYS365	Detection of Radiation	Autumn	6
PHYS375	Nuclear Physics	Spring	6
PHYS376	Nuclear Fuel Cycle	Spring	6
PHYS385	Statistical Mechanics	Spring	6
PHYS396	Electronic Materials	Spring	6

Bachelor of Science (Photonics)**

** Not available in 2012
UAC Code: 757577

Overview

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.

Core Program plus the following subjects

Subject		Session	Credit Points
Year 1
CHEM103	Introductory Chemistry For Engineers*	Autumn	6
CSCI114	Procedural Programming*	Autumn	6
ECTE172	Introduction to Circuits and Devices	Spring	6
ECTE182	Internet Technology 1*	Spring	6
* Three electives are required, these are examples
Year 2
plus	One elective	Spring	6
Year 3
ECTE363	Communication Systems	Autumn	6
PHYS356	Physics of Detectors and Imaging	Autumn	6
PHYS363	Advanced Photonics	Spring	6
PHYS385	Statistical Mechanics	Spring	6
PHYS396	Electronic Materials	Spring	6
plus	One elective	Spring	6

Bachelor of Science (Physics and Mathematics)

UAC Code: 757637 ***

*** Student to apply via Bachelor of Science (Physics) and upon offer acceptance to seek admission approval from the Faculty of Engineering Sub Dean.

Overview

This double major provides students with a deeper understanding of the complementary areas of physics and mathematics. Students will be eligible for employment in areas requiring qualifications in physics and mathematics and will particularly equip them for work in areas where they will undertake mathematical modeling of physical systems.

Core Program plus the following subjects

Subject		Session	Credit Points
Year 1
PHYS295	Astronomy concepts of the University	Spring	6
PLUS Three first year electives (STAT131 Understanding Variation and Uncertainty is highly recommended)
Year 2
MATH204	Complex Variables and Group Theory	Spring	6
Year 3
MATH302	Differential Equations 3	Autumn	6
MATH305	Partial Differential Equations	Spring	6
MATH321	Numerical Analysis	Spring	6
Choose two from:
PHYS335	Classical Mechanics	Autumn	6
PHYS390	Astrophysics	Autumn	6
PHYS375	Nuclear Physics	Spring	6
PHYS385	Statistical Mechanics	Spring	6
PHYS396	Electronic Materials	Spring	6
Plus one third year Mathematics elective			6