Bachelor of Mathematical Science/Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics) CK11

Program Overview

This is a combined program which provides students with training to become both professional physicists and mathematicians. See CA02 for details of the physics component of the program.

Further details of the individual courses can be found in the Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics) (CA02) descriptions in this handbook.

Students may compose their individual study program in consultation with the academic advisors for the program. All programs must satisfy the core course and prerequisite course requirements.

Program Structure

Students must complete 36 courses (216 units of credit), which consist of:

Code	Course
9 compulsory courses at Level 1, which are:
PHYS11182	Physics 1A
PHYS11183	Physics 1B
STAT11048	Essential Statistics
MATH11163	Mathematics 1A
MATH11164	Mathematics 1B
MATH11165	Discrete Mathematics
COIT11133	Programming A
COIT11134	Programming B
COIS11014	Engineering Computing
8 compulsory courses at Level 2, which are:
ENEL11153	Digital Systems
PHYS12075	Optics & Lasers
PHYS12076	Properties of Materials
ENET12010	Analog Systems (distance education students) OR
ENEL12073	Introduction to Analogue Electronics (internal students)
PHYS12073	Introduction to Modern Physics
MATH12171	Differential Equations
MATH12172	Multivariable Calculus
MATH12173	Linear Algebra
1 mathematics elective at Level 2
18 courses at Levels 3 and 4 which will include at least 4 Mathematics courses Level 3, selected from the following:
STAT13033	Mathematical Statistics
STAT13035	Applied Multivariate Statistics
MATH13179	Numerical Analysis
MATH13180	Applied Partial Differential Equations
MATH13181	Advanced Dynamics
MATH13182	Techniques in Control Theory
MATH13187	Optimisation Methods
MATH13188	Generalised Linear Models
at least 6 Physics courses at Level 3 which must include the coure courses:
PHYS13071	Quantum Physics I
PHYS13072	Solid State A
and 4 selected from:
ENEL13108	Digital Signal Processing
ENCO13002	Applied Microprocessors
GEOL12001	Geological Science
PHYG13002	Earth & Planetary Science
PHYS13070	Modern Optics & EM Waves
PHYS13067	Stars & Galaxies
PHYS13068	Acoustics & Vibrations
PHYS13164	Appllied Physical Techniques
The other 8 courses should be chosen to satisfy any prerequisites required for the student’s choice of Level 3 courses.

A recommended study schedule for this program can be obtained from your program administrator. Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personnel study requirements. It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in four courses per term and part-time students usually enrol in two courses per term per term.

Application for Credit Transfer

Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies equivalent in content and depth to the CQU program has been successfully completed. Students should examine the course synopses in this handbook to determine the courses for which they may be eligible to claim exemption. For more information about credit transfers contact your program administrator.

Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details.

Access to a computer is desirable for this program as ome elective courses assume you have access to the Internet.