Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Science

School

Mathematics & Physics School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 4 Hours/ Week
2W4P

Incompatible

PHYS7250 (co-taught) and PHYS3051 (co-taught, non-advanced course)

Prerequisite

PHYS2055 or PHYS2955

Recommended prerequisite

Assessment methods

Final Examination

Assignment Series

Laboratory Report

Course enquiries

Associate Professor Jacinda Ginges (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)

Associate Professor Jacinda Ginges

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) St Lucia In Person Course Profile

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Course description

This course will survey classical field theories in physics, emphasising the unity, power and wide applicability of this class of theories. Topics covered will include high-energy particle physics, condensed matter physics, electromagnetism, and optics. Students will gain a sound understanding of classical field theory and topics relevant to research and practical applications. This course is the Advanced Science version of PHYS3051.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) St Lucia External Course Profile