The School of Physics offers seven distinct 6 credit point units of Intermediate Physics.

First Semester (March) Units
PHYS 2011 Physics 2A
PHYS 2911 Physics 2A (Advanced)

Second Semester (July) Units
PHYS 2012 Physics 2B
PHYS 2912 Physics 2B (Advanced)

PHYS 2013 Astrophysics and Relativity
PHYS 2913 Astrophysics and Relativity (Advanced)

PHYS 2213 Physics 2EE

The first semester units are not prerequisites for the second semester units.

The Advanced units are designed for students with a strong interest in Physics. They cover the same core material (often in common lectures) but add more depth in extra lectures. The regular units place more emphasis on applications and provide extra opportunities for review. You may take Advanced units if you have achieved a Credit, or better, in both semesters of Junior Physics (any units except PHYS 1500).

Students in the Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering would normally take the PHYS 2213 Physics 2EE unit, but may take the full Intermediate Physics units if their timetable allows.

Entry to all Intermediate Physics units requires 12 credit points in Junior Physics (this is a prerequisite). Students who completed PHYS 1004 Environmental & Life Science are encouraged to continue into Intemediate Physics, although we recommend some supplementary reading before undertaking the second semester PHYS 2012 or PHYS 2912 units.

Also assumed (but not a prequisite) are 9 credit points of Junior Mathematics units - preferably from MATH 1001, 1002, 1003 (or their advanced equivalents MATH 1901, 1902, 1903) at Pass or better level, or MATH 1011, 1012, 1013 at Credit or better level. We recommend this maths background but you are permitted to enrol without it. MATH 1005/1905/1015 would also be useful background.

Either of the first semester units PHYS 2011 or PHYS 2911, together with either of the second semester units PHYS 2012 or PHYS 2912 is sufficient to qualify for admission to Senior Physics in 2006. If you are intending to major in Physics, we strongly recommend you take PHYS 2013 or PHYS 2913 as well.

If you are intending to major in Nanoscience, make sure you satisfy the prerequisites for units you will take in your Senior year.

You should note that MATH 2061/2961 (Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus) is a prerequisite for most Senior Physics units, and you should take this unit if you are planning to major in Physics. An acceptable alternative is MATH 2067 (Differential Equations and Vector Calculus for Engineers). Other useful units are:

* MATH 2063/2963 (Mathematical Computing and Nonlinear Systems)
* MATH 2065/2965 (Introduction to Partial Differential Equations)
* STAT 2001/2911 (Statistical Models)
* STST 2012/2912 (Statistical Tests)

When planning your courses, keep in mind the Year in Industry program which provides students with the opportunity to spend a year using their Physics experience to work in industry between their Intermediate and Senior years.

Spending some part of your degree at an overseas university is becoming more popular. If you are considering this, consult the University's Student Exchange web pages.

Intermediate Physics questions are best directed to the , Dr Manju Sharma. For general enquiries, contact the Physics Student Office (Room 202, Physics building) using the Physics Teaching contact information.

For more general questions, you can also contact the School of Physics Prospective Student Adviser.