- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Bachelor of Science (Atmospheric Science)
Course Structure
To complete the Bachelor of Science (Atmospheric Science) students are required to complete:
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Year 1 | |||
PHYS141 | Fundamentals of Physics A | 6 | Autumn |
MATH187 | Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
OR | |||
CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
NOTE: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) must select CHEM101. All other students must enrol in CHEM104. | |||
EESC105 | Introductory Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn/Spring |
PHYS142 | Fundamentals of Physics B | 6 | Spring |
MATH188 | Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus | 6 | Spring |
EESC102 | Earth's Interconnected Spheres | 6 | Spring |
CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
OR | |||
CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
NOTE: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) must select CHEM102. All other students must enrol in CHEM105. | |||
# Note: CHEM106 is required for students completing CHEM104 and CHEM105 as pre-requisite subjects for most 200-level CHEM subjects. CHEM106 will be counted as a Chemistry elective. | |||
Year 2 | |||
EESC103 | Earth's Dynamic Surface | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS205 | Advanced Modern Physics | 6 | Autumn |
MATH201 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS215 | Vibrations, Waves and Optics | 6 | Spring |
PHYS235 | Mechanics & Thermodynamics | 6 | Spring |
PHYS225 | Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics | 6 | Spring |
MATH202 | Differential Equations 2 | 6 | Spring |
CHEM214 | Analytical and Environmental Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
Year 3 | |||
PHYS305 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS325 | Electromagnetism | 6 | Autumn |
CHEM337 | Environmental Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
STAT231 | Probability and Random Variables | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS385 | Statistical Mechanics | 6 | Spring |
STAT232 | Estimation and Hypothesis Testing | 6 | Spring |
EESC207 | Advanced Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Plus one of the following | |||
PHYS402 | Atmospheric Remote Sensing and Inverse Methods | 6 | Not available in 2018 |
PHYS403 | Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans | 6 | Not available in 2018 |
Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Last reviewed: 28 November, 2017