Discipline of Physics, University of Tasmania, Courses

Physics Courses
There are a wide range of subjects offered by the Discipline of Physics at the University of Tasmania.
This page provides information for our current and prospective students.
Information is subject to change; for a complete and definitive list of units refer to the University of Tasmania School of Mathematics & Physics Handbook 2009.
Contact Karen Bradford at (03) 6226-2438 for further information.

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Honours

First Year Physics
KYA101 Physics 1A KYA102 Physics 1B KYA171 Applied Physics KYA181 Astronomy	First semester. Second semester. Second semester. First semester.	For all physics majors as well as other natural science, maths, and computing. Topics: classical mechanics, electrostatics, and special relativity. For all physics majors as well as other natural science, maths, and computing students. Topics: atomic physics, waves and oscillations, geometric optics, and bulk properties of matter. For engineering and life sciences students. Topics: classical mechanics, waves and oscillations, optics, and properties of matter. Part of the bachelor of science course, but open to students in other courses. Topics: history of astronomy, structure and evolution of the universe, life in the universe.