2018 Undergraduate Courses
  • Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.

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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)
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