- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
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Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Atmospheric Science) | 2020
Course Structure
To complete the Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) (Atmospheric Science) students are required to complete:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| 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. | |||
| MATH187 | Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS141 | Fundamentals of Physics A | 6 | Autumn |
| EESC105 | Introductory Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EESC102 | Earth's Interconnected Spheres | 6 | Spring |
| MATH188 | Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS142 | Fundamentals of Physics B | 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 | |||
| MATH201 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 6 | Autumn |
| MATH202 | Differential Equations: Analysis and Applications | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS205 | Advanced Modern Physics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS215 | Vibrations, Waves & Optics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS225 | Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS235 | Mechanics & Thermodynamics | 6 | Spring |
| MATH203 | Linear Algebra and Groups | 6 | Spring |
| STAT101 | Introduction to Statistics | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| PHYS305 | Quantum Mechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS325 | Electromagnetism | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM337 | Environmental Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| STAT201 | Random Variables and Estimation | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS385 | Statistical Mechanics | 6 | Spring |
| STAT202 | Statistical Inference and Introduction to Model Building | 6 | Spring |
| EESC207 | Advanced Geospatial Analysis | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus one of the following - the second subject will be complete in 4th year | |||
| PHYS402 | Atmospheric Remote Sensing and Inverse Methods | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS403 | Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| Year 4 | |||
| PHYS457 | Research Project | 24 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020 |
| PHYS466 | Research Methods | 6 | Annual, Autumn |
| STAT301 | Statistical Methods for Data Science | 6 | Spring |
| Plus one of the following - the one that was not completed in year 3 | |||
| PHYS402 | Atmospheric Remote Sensing and Inverse Methods | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS403 | Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| Plus one 6 cp subject at 300 or 400 level in physics, earth and environmental science, mathematics, statistics or chemistry | |||
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.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science Advanced Honours (Physics) conforms to the requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.
Other Information
For further information email: eis@uow.edu.au or Academic Program Director
Last reviewed: 20 September, 2019