Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) - Physics Extended Major
Program requirements
The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Compulsory for major/specialisation - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Required for Major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules
Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)
The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.
If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.
Year 1
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BAdvSc(Hons) core courses - complete 6 units | |
| SCIE10001 Theory & Practice in Science | STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data |
| SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research | |
| Prerequisite course for major - complete 2 units | |
| PHYS1001 Mechanics & Thermal Physics | Refer to Semester 1 for prerequsite course for major. |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for major. | PHYS1002 Electromagnetism & Modern Physics |
| Compulsory courses for Applied Mathematics Minor - complete 4 units | |
| MATH10511 Calculus & Linear Algebra I OR MATH1071 Advanced Calculus & Linear Algebra I | MATH10521 Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations OR MATH1072 Advanced Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations |
| Elective courses - choose 2 units | |
2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Elective courses available in Semester 1 only. |
Additional information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 8 units | |
| PHYS2020 Thermodynamics & Condensed Matter Physics | PHYS2941 Advanced Quantum Mechanics I |
| PHYS2955 Advanced Fields in Physics I | PHYS2100 Dynamics & Relativity |
| Elective courses for major - choose 2 units | |
| Elective courses for major available in Semester 2 only. | COSC2500 Numerical Methods in Computational Science |
| MATH2504 Programming of Simulation, Analysis, & Learning Systems | |
| PHYS2082 Space Science & Stellar Astrophysics | |
| Compulsory courses for Applied Mathematics Minor - complete 4 units | |
| MATH20011 Calculus & Linear Algebra II | MATH2100 Applied Mathematical Analysis |
| Elective course - choose 2 units | |
2 units program elective or general elective Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Elective courses are only available in Semester 1. Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 8 units | |
| PHYS3040 Quantum Mechanics II | PHYS3920 Advanced Statistical Mechanics |
| PHYS3951 Advanced Fields in Physics II | PHYS3900 Perspectives in Physics Research |
| Elective courses for major - choose 2 to 4 units | |
| PHYS3080 Extragalactic Astrophysics & Cosmology | PHYS3071 Computational Physics I |
| PHYS3830 Physics of Modern Technology | |
| Research elective courses - choose 0 to 2 units | |
| SCIE3121 Research Project I | SCIE3122 Research Project II |
| SCIE3050 Science Industry Placement | |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.