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Bachelor of Science (Physics) - Bachelor of Mathematics
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Science (Physics) - Bachelor of Mathematics |
Abbreviation: |
BSc(Physics)-BMath |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Engineering |
Duration: |
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
216 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
792 |
UAC Code: |
751805 |
CRICOS Code: |
048495J |
Overview
This double degree provides students with a deeper understanding of the complementary areas of mathematics and physics. As well as making them eligible for employment in areas requiring qualifications in both mathematics and physics, this will particularly equip students for work in areas where they will undertake mathematical modelling of physical systems.
Entry Requirements/Assumed Knowledge
The approximate ATAR entry requirement for the Bachelor of Science (Physics) - Bachelor of Mathematics is 90. Assumed knowledge: any two units of English plus Mathematics. Recommended studies: Mathematics Ext. 1 plus Chemistry Physics. International students are required to have a minimum overall IELTS score of 6 (Reading: 6 Writing: 6 Speaking: 6 Listening: 6).
Course Requirements
All students must complete the required number of credit points and satisfy all course requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Physics) degree and the Bachelor of Mathematics. Refer to course structures below.
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. 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.
Course Program
Subject |
Session |
Credit Points | ||
Year 1 | ||||
MATH187 |
Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus |
Autumn |
6 | |
PHYS141 |
Fundamentals of Physics A |
Autumn |
6 | |
MATH111 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 1 |
Spring |
6 | |
MATH121 |
Discrete Mathematics |
Spring |
6 | |
MATH188 |
Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus |
Spring |
6 | |
PHYS142 |
Fundamentals of Physics B |
Spring |
6 | |
PHYS295 |
Astronomy - Concepts of the Modern Universe |
Spring |
6 | |
Plus |
2 electives |
12 | ||
Year 2 | ||||
MATH201 |
Multivariate and Vector Calculus |
Autumn |
6 | |
MATH203 |
Linear Algebra |
Autumn |
6 | |
PHYS205 |
Advanced Modern Physics |
Autumn |
6 | |
STAT131 |
Understanding Variation and Uncertainty |
Autumn |
6 | |
MATH202 |
Differential Equations 2 |
Spring |
6 | |
MATH204 |
Complex Variables and Group Theory |
Spring |
6 | |
MATH212 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 2 |
Spring |
6 | |
PHYS215 |
Vibrations, Waves and Optics |
Spring |
6 | |
PHYS225 |
Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics |
Spring |
6 | |
Year 3 | ||||
CSCI114 |
Procedural Programming |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | |
MATH222 |
Continuous Mathematics |
Autumn |
6 | |
PHYS235 |
Mechanics and Thermodynamics |
Autumn |
6 | |
PHYS305 |
Quantum Mechanics |
Autumn |
6 | |
STAT231 |
Probability and Random Variables |
Autumn |
6 | |
MATH302 |
Differential Equations 3 |
Autumn |
6 | |
MATH305 |
Partial Differential Equations |
Spring |
6 | |
MATH313 |
Industrial Mathematical Modelling |
Spring |
6 | |
or | ||||
STAT232 |
Estimation and Hypothesis Testing |
Spring |
6 | |
PHYS375 |
Nuclear Physics |
Spring |
6 | |
Year 4 | ||||
MATH312 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 3 |
Autumn |
6 | |
or | ||||
STAT333 |
Statistical Inference and Multivariate Analysis |
Spring |
6 | |
MATH323 |
Topology and Chaos |
Spring |
6 | |
or | ||||
STAT335 |
Sample Surveys and Experimental Design |
Autumn |
6 | |
PHYS325 |
Electromagnetism |
Autumn |
6 | |
PHYS356 |
Physics of Detectors and Imaging |
Autumn |
6 | |
PHYS396 |
Electronic Materials |
Autumn |
6 | |
2 x |
300 level Mathematics subjects |
Spring |
12 | |
or | ||||
STAT304 |
Applied Probability and Financial Risk |
Autumn |
6 | |
and | ||||
STAT332 |
Multiple Regression and Time Series |
Spring |
6 | |
PHYS385 |
Statistical Mechanics |
Spring |
6 | |
PHYS390 |
Astrophysics |
Autumn |
6 | |
or |
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PHYS335 |
Classical Mechanics |
Autumn |
6 | |
Honours
Students with a good academic record are encouraged to proceed to an Honours year. An additional year of study providing training in independent research in either discipline would be required.
Further Studies Options
Graduates can apply for entry to Honours in Physics, then Master of Science - Research or PhD.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities exist in teaching, administration, scientific communication, computing, and research.
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: Faculty of Engineering - engineering@uow.edu.au; Faculty of Informatics: informatics_studenq@uow.edu.au