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Physics is a branch of science that studies matter, energy, and the relation between them. It aims to understand the entire world, from the sub-atomic to the cosmological. Physics papers cover theoretical and experimental subject areas. A distinctive feature of the physics teaching and research at the University of Waikato is its focus on biophysics and biomedical applications, which is evident in the papers offered at 300 level and above. Many undergraduate papers include laboratory work.
Physics is available as a major for the BSc and BSc(Tech). Physics may also be taken as a second major or as a supporting subject within other undergraduate degrees, subject to academic approval of the Faculty or School of Studies in which the student is enrolled.
To complete a major in Physics, students must gain 120 points above 100 level in Physics, including ENEL284, ENEL285, PHYS204, PHYS205, PHYS206, PHYS301, and at least 40 further points above 200 level. ENEL312 or ENEL324 may be counted as Physics papers to satisfy the requirements for a major.
Note: Amendments to the requirements of the BSc(Hons) are subject to approval by the Universities New Zealand Committee on University Academic Programmes (CUAP).
Note on Assessment: Maori language tutorials can be arranged on request, subject to the availability of tutors. However, because of the technical nature of the terminology and accepted international practice, this Department requires that all material for assessment for all papers be presented in English.
| 100 level | 200 level | 300 level | Prescriptions for the GradCert(Phys) and GradDip(Phys) | Prescriptions for the PGCert(Phys), PGDip(Phys), BSc(Hons), MSc and MSc(Tech) | Prescriptions for the MPhil | Prescriptions for the PhD |
100 level |
| ENEL111 - 12A (HAM) - Introduction to Electronics |
| PHYS100 - 12A (HAM) - Exploring Physics |
| PHYS103 - 12B (SEC) & 12B (HAM) - Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1 |
200 level |
| ENEL205 - 12B (HAM) - Analog Electronics and Circuit Analysis |
| ENEL211 - 12A (HAM) - Digital Electronics |
| ENEL284 - 12B (HAM) - Electricity and Magnetism |
| ENEL285 - 12A (HAM) - Quantum and Solid State Physics |
| PHYS204 - 12B (HAM) - Experimental Physics |
| PHYS205 - 12A (HAM) - Relativity, Nuclear and Astrophysics |
| PHYS206 - 12B (HAM) - Statistical and Thermal Physics |
300 level Refer to Work Placement section in the Calendar for more details. |
| ENEL312 - 12A (HAM) - Electromagnetic Waves |
| ENEL324 - 12A (HAM) - Optoelectronics |
| PHYS301 - 12B (HAM) - Biophysics |
| PHYS302 - 12B (HAM) - Quantum Physics |
| PHYS315 - 12A (HAM) - Computational Biophysics |
| PHYS318 - 12A (HAM), 12B (HAM), 12C (HAM) & 12Y (HAM) - Special Topics in Physics |
Prescriptions for the GradCert(Phys) and GradDip(Phys) A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Physics at an advanced level in their first degree. |
Prescriptions for the PGCert(Phys), PGDip(Phys), BSc(Hons), MSc and MSc(Tech) Students in masters degrees are normally required to take a thesis and a selection of papers. Enrolment in papers towards the BSc(Hons) is only by invitation of the Chairperson. Candidates for these graduate qualifications should select their papers in consultation with the Chairperson of School. |
| ENEL502 - 12A (HAM) - Signal and Image Processing |
| ENEL517 - 12A (HAM) - Mechatronics |
| ENEL522 - 12B (HAM) - Electro-optical Instrumentation |
| ENGG501 - System Control Theory |
| ENME540 - 12A (HAM) - Computer Aided Engineering |
| PHYS506 - 12A (HAM) & 12B (HAM) - Advanced Quantum Theory |
| PHYS509 - 12B (HAM) - Medical Physics |
| PHYS511 - Particles and Fields |
| PHYS516 - 12A (HAM) - Computational Biophysics |
| PHYS551 - Methods in Theoretical Physics 1 |
| PHYS552 - 12B (HAM) - Methods in Theoretical Physics 2 |
| PHYS560 - 12A (HAM), 12B (HAM) & 12Y (HAM) - Special Topic |
| PHYS561 - 12A (HAM), 12B (HAM) & 12Y (HAM) - Special Topic |
| PHYS590 - 12A (HAM), 12B (HAM) & 12Y (HAM) - Directed Study |
| PHYS591 - 12C (HAM) - Dissertation |
| PHYS592 - 12C (HAM) - Dissertation |
| PHYS593 - 12C (HAM) - Physics Thesis |
| PHYS594 - 12C (HAM) - Physics Thesis |
Prescriptions for the MPhil The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality. |
| PHYS800 - 12C (HAM) - Physics MPhil Thesis |
Prescriptions for the PhD The Doctor of Philosophy is a two year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality. |
| PHYS900 - 12C (HAM) - Physics PhD Thesis |
Current information as of 15 May 2012 5:04pm
