Study@CQU 2003

Undergraduate Programs

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

Duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Mode & Location: internal - BSc: ROK (all years), Yr 1 - MKY/GLD; Maths: ROK (all years), Yr 1 - BDG/MKY/GLD, multi-modal - ROK/BDG/MKY/GLD, external
Courses/Units of Credit: 36 courses/216 units of credit
Faculty: Informatics & Communication; Engineering & Physical Systems
Entry: QTAC. R - 851622, 851625 - distance, Yr 1 B -811622, M - 841622
Accreditation: Graduates are eligible for graduate status in the Australian Institute of Physics and the Australian Mathematical Society
Residential School: Residential schools will be required in physics courses for external students.
Exit Awards: BSc (Applied Physics)
Contact: Bachelor of Science Program Administration Officer on 07 4930 9733 or Informatics & Communication Program Administrators on 07 4930 9327 or email ic-program-ug2@cqu.edu.au
International Students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus.
CQU CRICOS Program Codes: ROK - 023176G

Program Overview

This is a double degree 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 course synopses section in this handbook under PHYS and other codes.

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
8 compulsory courses at Level 1, which are:
PHYS11182   Physics 1A
PHYS11183   Physics 1B
STAT11048   Essential Statistics
MATH11163   Mathematics 1A
MATH11164   Mathematics 1B
COIT11133   Programming A
COIT11134   Programming B
COIS11014   Engineering Computing
8 compulsory courses at Level 2, which are:
ENSE11001   Digital Systems
PHYS12075   Optics & Lasers
PHYS12076   Properties of Materials
ENSE12002   Analog Systems (external students) OR
ENEE12001   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
19 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
MATH13181   Advanced Dynamics
MATH13182   Control Theory
MATH13187   Optimisation Methods
at least 6 Physics courses at Level 3 which must include the core courses:
PHYS13071   Quantum Physics I
PHYS13072   Solid State Physics
and 4 selected from:
ENTE13011   Digital Signal Processing
ENTE13012   Applied Microcontrollers
PHYG12003   Geological Science
PHYG13004   Earth Science
PHYS13070   Modern Optics & EM Waves
PHYS13067   Stars & Galaxies
PHYS13068   Acoustics & Vibrations
PHYS13164   Applied 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 personal 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.

Application for Credit Transfer

Credit transfer will be granted only where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies equivalent in content and depth to the CQU program have 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 some elective courses assume you have access to the CQU World Wide Web site via the Internet.

CQU CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD - 00219C; NSW - 01315F; VIC - 01624D

This handbook was correct as at: 16-06-2003

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