PHS3011

Physics

(SCI)

Dr Trevor Hicks

24 points + An average of 8.5 x 1-hour lectures, 2 tutorials and 11 hours of laboratory work per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: PHS2011, PHS2022, MAT2030, MAT2040 and MAT2072. MAT2020 is strongly recommended.

Synopsis: The four compulsory units are /Electromagnetism0, /Statistical mechanics0, /Applications of quantum mechanics0 and /Optics0. In addition students will attend a six-hour unit /Professional studies 10. The remaining four elective units may be chosen from the list of units offered in first semester. In some cases units from other departments, including the /Electrical and optical properties0 and /Materials characterisation0 units from MSC3011 or units from PHS3331 may be included but they may not exceed the equivalent of two lecture units.

Assessment: Examinations (8 x 1.5 hours ): 64% + Laboratory work and Professional Studies assignments: 36%