Physics of climate and weather

Physics is an area of study that benefits from supporting studies in Mathematics. This entry lists the requirements of the major and the mathematics supporting studies required for progression in Physics. You must complete the following mathematics units. Note 1: These supporting studies units can form part of your Part B Specified studies - Additional science studies. Note 2: If you meet the prerequisites, you may consider replacing MTH1030 and MTH2010 with one or more of their advanced units: MTH1035 and MTH2015. Note 3: For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science (E3007) double degree students, you must complete ENG1005, ENG2005 and MTH2040.

• MTH1030Techniques for modelling6 cp
• MTH2010Multivariable calculus6 cp
• MTH2032Differential equations with modelling6 cp

You must complete eight units (48 credit points), comprising: - two units at Level 1 (12 credit points); - two units at Level 2 (12 credit points); and - four units at Level 3 (24 credit points). Note 1: Your selection will depend on your background and interests in Physics and Mathematics. Refer to the individual units for prerequisite requirements. Note 2: It is recommended that you select your two Level 1 units in one of the following combinations: PHS1011 and PHS1022; or PHS1001 and PHS1002; or PHS1002 and PHS1031.

• PHS1011Classical physics and relativity6 cp
• PHS1022Fields and quantum physics6 cp
• PHS1001Foundation physics6 cp
• PHS1002Physics for engineering6 cp
• PHS1031Physics for the living world6 cp
• ASP2064Computation and data analysis in astrophysics6 cp
• EAE2122Introduction to atmospheric physics and dynamics6 cp
• EAE3111Climate dynamics6 cp
• EAE3121Atmospheric physics for weather and climate6 cp
• EAE3132Future climates: Projections, impacts and adaptation6 cp
• EAE3152Dynamical meteorology6 cp

You must complete two units (12 credit points), comprising: The following two units; or PHS2062 and one unit (6 credit points) from the elective list below not already completed.

• PHS2062Electromagnetism and optics6 cp
• PHS2061Quantum and thermal physics6 cp

You must complete two units (12 credit points) from the following list.

• ASP3012Stars and galaxies6 cp
• ASP3051Relativity and cosmology6 cp
• ASP3162Computational astrophysics and the extreme universe6 cp
• ASP3231Observational astronomy6 cp
• EAE2051Introduction to the formation and evolution of planets6 cp
• EAE2111Introduction to climate science6 cp
• EAE3042Antarctica in the Earth System6 cp
• EAE3051Palaeoclimatology: Discovering Earth's past climate6 cp
• MTH3360Fluid dynamics6 cp
• PHS2081Atomic, nuclear and condensed matter physics6 cp
• PHS3101Quantum mechanics6 cp
• PHS3102Statistical and condensed matter physics6 cp
• PHS3201Classical dynamics and field theory6 cp
• PHS3202Wave optics and atomic physics6 cp