Majors, minors/sub-majors information
2008 | 2009 | 2010Materials Science
Type:
Extended-Major, Major
Location:
Mawson Lakes
This stream provides studies in materials science, which represents the overlap of physics, biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry. Materials can range from glasses to polymers, from superconductors to non-crystals, from liquids to solids. Properties, production and uses of materials with unique magnetic, electrical, optical and physical properties are covered. Lectures and tutorials are supported by computational science (computer modelling) and hands-on use of instrumentation including computer control, data collection and analysis.
Corequisite(s):
an appropriate minor in mathematics
Assumed knowledge
SACE Stage 2Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or equivalent
Courses that are in majors, sub-majors and/or minors
| Course name | Area + Catalogue No. | Units | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR | |||
| First Year | |||
| CHEM 1006 | 4.5 | 1 | |
| CHEM 1007 | 4.5 | 1 | |
| Second Year | |||
| CHEM 2015 | 4.5 | ||
| CHEM 2016 | 4.5 | ||
| PHYS 1008 | 4.5 | 2 | |
| Third Year | |||
Applied Physics 5S New title from 2010: Modern Physics | PHYS 3004 | 4.5 | 3 |
| PHYS 2002 | 4.5 | 2 | |
| EXTENDED MAJOR | |||
| The major may be lengthened to an extended major by also taking the following courses in third year | |||
Applied Physics Laboratory 5 New title from 2010: Lasers and Optics | PHYS 3001 | 4.5 | 3 |
| MENG 2002 | 4.5 | 2 | |
Error in course code (010811) | 3 | ||
| PHYS 3002 | 4.5 | 3 | |
| PHYS 3005 | 4.5 | 3 |
Notes
- Other courses may be taken in third year subject to the approval of the Materials Science coordinator.
- The extended major is recommended to students wishing to proceed to honours
Further information
Dr Bruce Wedding
School of Electrical and Information Engineering
Telephone: (08) 8302 3052
Facsimile: (08) 8302 3389
Email: bruce.wedding@unisa.edu.au