* increase students' knowledge of physics on a broad front and to a professional level;
* introduce students to the current research literature in specialized areas; and
* engage students in their own research by participation in the activities of a research group in the School of Physics.
Academic titlePostgraduate Diploma in Science (Physics)
Course descriptionCourse Structure
Physics Research Project (50 points)
Content:
An original, supervised research project (experimental and/or theoretical) in one of the School's current fields: pure and applied nuclear physics (photonuclear reactions, proton microbe and microanalysis), gravitation, astrophysics, optics (light, x-rays, neutrons, atoms), particle physics, atomic physics, and solid state physics (high resolution electron microscopy and physics of materials).
Assessment:
A written report on the research done during the year. Preparation and delivery of a 15 minute talk to the School on the research work.
Physics Advanced Coursework (50 points)
Content:
Four of the lecture subjects comprising:
* Quantum Mechanics
* Quantum Field Theory
* General Relativity
* Statistical Mechanics
* Physical Cosmology
* Particle Physics
* Condensed Matter Physics
* Optics
* Experimental Methods
* Third-year physics units approved by the Head of Physics.
Assessment:
Written examinations at the end of each demi-semester. Assignments