Physics
Dr Andrew Smith
12 points * Four 1-hour lectures and one 6-hour laboratory class per week * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: As for PHS3011
This subject is designed for students wishing to combine third-year studies in physics with studies in another subject. It can be taken together with another twelve-point third-year subject, including PHS3131 (Theoretical physics). The subject consists of four units which may be chosen from the third-year physics units offered by the department. The compulsory units are ``Electromagnetism', `Statistical mechanics' and `Applications of quantum mechanics'. Students who intend taking honours physics in their fourth year must take the `Quantum mechanics' unit.
Assessment
Examinations (4 x 1.5 hrs): 67% * Laboratory work: 33%