The
University of Tasmania offers a Bachelor of Science degree with majors
in a variety of fields including Physics and Mathematics. Students
undertaking this course participate in a number of astronomy related
activities and we offer astrophysics courses at all year levels from
first year to honours. In addition, students are able to conduct short
astronphysical research projects using the optical and radio
telescopes operated by the School.
Subjects offered in 2011
First Year
KYA101 Physics IA
KYA102 Physics IB
KYA181 Astronomy
Second Year
KYA206 Atmospheric Physics & Stellar Physics
KYA211 Waves & Kinetic Theory
KYA212 Electromagnetism & Thermodynamics
KYA275 Engineering Physics (Restricted to Engineering students only)
Third Year
KYA306 Astrophysics & Atmospheric Physics (offered in Odd Numbered Years Only)
KYA307 Experimental Astrophysics (offered in Even Numbered Years Only)
KYA314 Dynamical Systems & Chaos (offered in Odd Numbered Years Only)
KYA315 Fluid Mechanics (offered in Even Numbered Years Only)
KYA320 Advanced Electromagnetism (required for student majoring in Physics)
In addition to students taking the BSc, some subjects may be offered to
students enrolled in other Disciplines. Please consult your
Faculty for details.
For more information about entry requirements for the BSc please
consult the administrative handbook or write to Mrs Karen Bradford
(Karen.Bradford@utas.edu.au). Students wishing to undertake a double
major with Mathematics should consult the administrative handbook and
review the subjects offered by the Discipline of Mathematics. Detailed
information on the courses including content can be accessed via the
Physics webpage.
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Undergraduate Scholarships
Alister Tavendale Scholarship in Physics
The scholarship is valued at $2500 pa and will be offered to a second
or third year student majoring in Physics. For more information or to
obtain an application form see the scholarships website .
Other Undergraduate Scholarships
UTas offers a variety of specific and general Undergraduate scholarships. Please consult the central university scholarships page for a full listing. |
