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Physics Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code MAAAKZ

Physics is the fundamental science of matter and how that matter interacts. It is concerned with understanding the workings of the physical world and plays a pivotal role in engineering and technology. It includes the study of mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, astronomy, quantum mechanics and relativity. This major provides students with a thorough background in fundamental and advanced physics with a strong emphasis on scientific instrumentation, measurement and analytical skills. It is designed to meet industries' need for capable, dynamic and innovative graduates with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills and a sound theoretical knowledge in physics. The major gives students a hands-on and practical understanding of physics with laboratory-based programs and projects included in all units to encourage practical learning.

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have passed ATAR Physics OR SCP1132 Introduction to Physics OR SCP1134 Foundations of Physics, with equivalents considered, and have passed ATAR Mathematics Methods OR MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics, with equivalents considered.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup

Unit Set Coordinator

A/Prof Steven HINCKLEY

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical physics situations.
  2. Analyse experimental data using physics approaches.
  3. Formulate hypotheses, design and undertake experiments to generate solutions to physics problems.
  4. Synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital technologies.
  5. Communicate physics knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  6. Incorporate diverse perspectives into scientific practice, applying a global outlook and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives.
  7. Work collaboratively with others, encompassing social, sustainable and ethical values into scientific practice.
  8. Apply own learning to professional practice.

Related Careers

Physicist, Astronomer, Science Teacher, Lecturer, Researcher, Scientist, Medical Physicist, Acoustic Consultant, Clinical Scientist, Metallurgist, Meteorologist, Nanotechnologist, Radiation Protection Practitioner, Sound Engineer

Employment Opportunities

Physics graduates are employed across a wide range of organisations. These include education, automotive and aerospace industries, defense, the public sector, healthcare, energy, materials, meteorology, technology, computing and IT.

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCP1111Physics of Motion15
MAT1250Mathematics 115
SCP1112Waves and Electricity15
SCI2123Astronomy15
SCP2343Intermediate Physics15
SCC1111General Chemistry15
SCP2211Modern Physics15
SCI2380Radiation Science15
SCP3318Advanced Physics15
SCP3319Physics Project15
Elective Unitx 230

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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