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Title: Physics, Postgraduate Diploma
Institution: Murdoch University, Australia

Level:
Postgraduate, diploma.

Description:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Physics is designed to meet the needs of science or engineering graduates who wish to upgrade their
qualifications in physics and its applications. It comprises honours and Part II-level courses and incorporates a three or six point research project. Considerable flexibility of content is provided to suit individual needs.

The programme may be studied internally on a full- or part-time basis and completed in the equivalent of one year of full-time study. A total of 24 points of coursework and project as prescribed below must be completed.

Students without the appropriate background must complete the
necessary prerequisite courses in addition to the 24 points
prescribed.

Total - 24 points
At least 12 points, including a research project, must be taken at the 400-level.

400-level courses - at least 6 points
M430 Advanced Quantum Theory
M432 Advanced Electromagnetism
M433 Advanced Solid State Physics

Research Topic in Physics (M434) - 3 or 6 points
To be taken in the final semester and chosen in consultation with the Programme Chair and subject to approval by the Programme Committee.
300-level courses - maximum of 12 points
M312 Solid and Surface Physics
M317 Statistical Mechanics
M314 Nuclear and Particle Physics
M320 Astrophysics
M321 Electromagnetism
M318 Laboratory Computing
M377 Applied Fourier Analysis

200-level courses - maximum of 6 points
Chosen in consultation with the Programme Chair and subject to
approval by the Programme Committee.

Because of the flexibility of the structure applicants are advised to consult with the Programme Chair in selecting the combination of courses which best meets their needs.

Entrance qualifications: A degree in any discipline from an approved tertiary institution. Students require a background knowledge
equivalent to M161 Calculus and Matrix Algebra, M261 Mathematical Methods, M102 Introduction to Computer Science, M150 Physics for Science and Engineering I, M151 Physics for Science and Engineering II, M202 Properties of Matter and M211 Quantum Theory.


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 Postgraduate Diploma in 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

© 1999 International Centre for Distance Learning, The Open University

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