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Title: Science (Physics), Graduate Diploma
Institution: Murdoch University, Australia

Level:
Postgraduate, diploma.

Description:
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics) is designed to suit science graduates who wish to update their qualification, or graduates of any discipline with a suitable background. It offers students scope for some specialisation.

Students without the appropriate background must complete the
necessary prerequisite courses in addition to the 24 points required.
Required courses - 18 points
M261 Mathematical Methods I
M211 Quantum Theory
M314 Nuclear and Particle Physics
M312 Solid and Surface Physics
M317 Statistical Mechanics
M321 Electromagnetism

Elective courses - 6 points
Students may select from the following list:
M202 Properties of Matter
M221 Electronics
M214 Scientific Computing
M205 Analysis of Experimental Data
M279 Mathematical Methods II
M318 Laboratory Computing
M320 Astrophysics
M377 Applied Fourier Analysis.

Applicants who have already completed one or more of the required courses will be required to substitute other approved courses in consultation with the Programme Chair.

Entrance qualifications: A degree in any discipline from an approved tertiary institution. Students require a background in mathematics equivalent to M161 Calculus and Matrix Algebra, M102 Introduction to Computer Science and previous physics studies equivalent to M150 Physics for Science and Engineering I and M151 Physics for Science and Engineering II.


Languages:
English

Media and methods employed: Face-to-face tutorials, telephone tutorials, audio cassettes, video cassettes.
Specially written materials, including guides for self-paced study, supported where possible and where appropriate by audio and video cassette tapes, special audio-visual equipment, face-to-face tutoring, telephone tutoring.

Administrative information:
On successful completion of this 24 point programme, students will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics). Duration is the part-time equivalent of 1 year of full-time study.


Classification:
070430 PHYSICS

Date: 21 December 1995 bb
Source: 1996 Handbook & Calendar

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