Program of Study
OPTION 1: Appropriate for students who have NOT successfully completed SACE Stage 2 Physics, but HAVE successfully completed SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods, or equivalent. Students who take this option may NOT also take Option 1 of the Mathematics Teaching Major.
Teaching Major - Physics - Year 1 topics
18 units comprising:
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1122 Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)
PHYS1701 Physics for the Modern World (4.5 units)
PHYS1702 Physics for Health Sciences (4.5 units)
Teaching Major - Physics - Year 2 topics
13.5 units comprising:
PHYS1101 Fundamental Physics I (4.5 units)
PHYS1102 Fundamental Physics II (4.5 units)
MATH2701 Principles of Analysis (4.5 units)
Teaching Major - Physics - Year 2 topics
10.5 units comprising:
PHYS2701 Quantum Concepts (4.5 units)
PHYS2712 Thermodynamics and Electromagnetic Waves (4.5 units)
Transition topic#
# Depending on the combination of topics you have passed or intend to take, you may need to enrol in either a 1.5 unit or 3 unit transition topic to complete the 24 unit Teaching Major. Enrolment in a transition topic will require the approval of the Major Co-ordinator.
OPTION 2: Appropriate for students who HAVE successfully completed SACE Stage 2 Physics, and SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies or Mathematical Methods, or equivalent.
Teaching Major - Physics - Year 1 topics
18 units comprising:
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1122 Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)
PHYS1101 Fundamental Physics I (4.5 units)
PHYS1102 Fundamental Physics II (4.5 units)
Teaching Major - Physics - Year 2 & 3 topics
24 units comprising:
MATH2711 Several Variable Calculus (4.5 units)
PHYS2701 Quantum Concepts (4.5 units)
PHYS2712 Thermodynamics and Electromagnetic Waves (4.5 units)
PHYS3701 Nuclear and Statistical Physics (4.5 units)
PHYS3711 Quantum Physics (4.5 units)
Transition topic#
# Depending on the combination of topics you have passed or intend to take, you may need to enrol in either a 1.5 unit or 3 unit transition topic to complete the 24 unit Teaching Major. Enrolment in a transition topic will require the approval of the Major Co-ordinator.
