James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

PHYSICS

Physics offers full-time or part-time research to qualify for the degree of Master of Applied Science, Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy. Students graduating with BSc honours at a suitably high level from other universities may normally carry out research work in Physics to qualify for the degree of MSc or PhD. Students graduating from other universities without honours would normally be considered for entry to a Graduate Diploma of Science in Applied Physics.

MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE

This program, taken by coursework and minor project, provides specialist training in the background, principles and practices of physics.

Admission to the course required a degree in an appropriate discipline (normally in physical sciences, mathematics or engineering). Aminimum of one academic year of full-time study is required to complete the course.

The program comprises (where 3 units is equivalent to one semester unit):

• 24 units of coursework which must be approved by the head of Physics will normally be chosen from level 5 PH and MA subjects and will normally include PH5013:03. At least 18 subject units must be chosen from Physics and appropriate undergraduate subjects to a maximum of 9 units may be included in a course of study with the approval of the heads of the disciplines concerned. Candidates who cannot demonstrate a satisfactory background in mathematics may be required to take MA3109:03 and/or MA3201:03 respectively in their course of study. If there are sufficient enrolments subjects may be offered in block mode during University vacation periods.
• the project component PH5000:12.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE (APPLIED PHYSICS)

This program, taken by coursework and minor project, provides specialist training in the background, principles and practices of applied physics.

Admission to the course requires a degree in an appropriate discipline (normally in physical sciences, mathematics or engineering). A minimum of one academic year of full-time study is required to complete the course. Please refer to the award rules in this handbook.

The program comprises (where 3 units is equivalent to one semester subject.):

1. 24 units of coursework which must be approved by the head of Physics, will normally be chosen from level 5 PH subjects, and will normally include PH5013:03. Appropriate undergraduate subjects to a maximum of 9 units may be included in a course of study with the approval of the heads of the disciplines concerned. Candidates who cannot demonstrate a satisfactory background in mathematics may be required to take MA3109:03 and/or MA3201:03 respectively in their course of study. If there are sufficient enrolments subjects may be offered in block mode during University vacation periods. Graduates with this strand are eligible for graduate membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.
2. the project component PH5000:12.

Students enrolled in the course may be permitted to transfer to the Master of Science (Physics) degree course on the completion, with good grades, of at least three graduate coursework subjects.