IN AstroNomy ANd AstroPHysICs - Physics and Astronomy
IN AstroNomy ANd AstroPHysICs - Physics and Astronomy
IN AstroNomy ANd AstroPHysICs - Physics and Astronomy
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF STUDYBACHELOR OF ADVANCED SCIENCE WITH A MAJOR <strong>IN</strong> ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICSRequired <strong>and</strong> recommended units of study: Completion of a minimum of 72 credit points including the following prescribed <strong>and</strong> optional units. Thismajor must be completed as part of a degree. The general requirements for the degree must be satisfied in order to graduate.100 LEVEL200 LEVEL300 LEVELLEVEL CODE NAMECREDIT PO<strong>IN</strong>TSSEMESTER 1CREDIT PO<strong>IN</strong>TSSEMESTER 2Required PHYS188 Advanced <strong>Physics</strong> I 1.5 1.5Required PHYS106 Thermodynamics, Relativity <strong>and</strong> Fields 3Required PHYS107 Particles <strong>and</strong> Waves 3Required either MATH135 Mathematics IA 3or MATH132 Mathematics IA (Advanced) 3Required either MATH136 Mathematics IB 3or MATH133 Mathematics IB (Advanced) 3Recommended Additional Units: 3 of the following optional unitsOptional ASTR170 Introductory <strong>Astronomy</strong> 3Optional ASTR178 Other Worlds: Planets <strong>and</strong> Planetary Systems 3Optional COMP115 Introduction to Computer Science 3Optional COMP125 Fundamentals of Computer Science 3Optional ELEC141 Digital Fundamentals 3Optional STAT170 Introductory Statistics 3Required PHYS201 <strong>Physics</strong> IIA 3Required PHYS202 <strong>Physics</strong> IIB 3Required MATH235 Mathematics IIA 3Required ASTR278 Advanced <strong>Astronomy</strong> 3Recommended Additional Units: 3 of the following optional unitsOptional PHYS246 Advanced <strong>Physics</strong> II 3Optional MATH236 Mathematics IIB 3Optional COMP225 Algorithms <strong>and</strong> Data Structures 3 3Optional PHTN221 Introduction to Optical Science <strong>and</strong> Technology 3Optional COMP226 Computer Architecture 3Capstone PHYS388 Advanced <strong>Physics</strong> III 1.5 1.5Required ASTR310 Frontiers of <strong>Astronomy</strong> <strong>and</strong> Astrophysics 3Required ASTR377 Astrophysics I 3Required ASTR378 General Relativity 3Required PHYS301 Electromagnetism <strong>and</strong> Quantum <strong>Physics</strong> 3Recommended Additional Units: at least two of the following optional unitsOptional PHYS303 Atomic <strong>and</strong> Solid State <strong>Physics</strong> 3Optional PHYS304 Quantum <strong>Physics</strong> II 3Optional PHYS306 Optical <strong>Physics</strong> 3Optional MATH335 Mathematical Methods 3Required PLANET UNIT 3Required PEOPLE UNIT 3TOTAL CREDIT PO<strong>IN</strong>TS REQUIRED FOR THIS DEGREE 72Academic <strong>and</strong> administrative enquiriesTelephone: (02) 9850 6410Web: ask.mq.edu.auCRICOS Provider Number 00002JDisclaimer: This publication is correct at time of printing, August 2012. MacquarieUniversity reserves the right to change program details at any time <strong>and</strong> change itsfees without notice.Please note: This information is intended as a guide only<strong>and</strong> does not replace the Macquarie University H<strong>and</strong>bookof Undergraduate Studies. For full degree requirementsyou should refer to the Macquarie University H<strong>and</strong>book ofUndergraduate Studies at www.h<strong>and</strong>book.mq.edu.auOfferings of units may change from year to year.SCIENCE
Change language