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.
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