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PHYSICS 107G
: Planets, Stars and Galaxies2020 Semester Two (1205)
This course tells the story of our place in the Universe. Key topics are the exploration of the solar system, searches for planets around other stars, the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies, high-energy astrophysics, and the origin and overall properties of the Universe. No background in physics or mathematics is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
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PHYSICS 107G
: Planets, Stars and Galaxies2020 Semester One (1203)
This course tells the story of our place in the Universe. Key topics are the exploration of the solar system, searches for planets around other stars, the structure and evolution of stars and galaxies, high-energy astrophysics, and the origin and overall properties of the Universe. No background in physics or mathematics is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
4128
PHYSICS 120
: Advancing Physics 12020 Semester Two (1205)
For students progressing in physical science. Key topics are mechanics, energy, rotation, oscillations, waves and thermodynamics. This is a calculus based course, focusing on fundamental principles, problem solving and hands-on exercises.
<i>Prerequisite: PHYSICS 102, or at least 4 credits in the Mechanics (91524) or Waves (91523) standards in NCEA Level 3 Physics and at least 6 credits in the Differentiation (91578) or Integration (91579) standards in NCEA Level 3 Calculus, or equivalent with departmental approval</i>
Restriction: PHYSICS 160
Outline is not available yet
4129
PHYSICS 121
: Advancing Physics 22020 Semester Two (1205)
For students progressing in physical science. Key topics are electrostatics, electromagnetism, circuits, optics, relativity and quantum mechanics. This is a calculus based course, focusing on fundamental principles, problem solving and hands-on exercises.
<i>Prerequisite: PHYSICS 120, or 24 credits in the Mechanics (91524), Electricity (91526), Differentiation (91578), Integration (91579) standards in NCEA Level 3 at merit or excellence, or equivalent with departmental approval</i>
Restriction: PHYSICS 150
Outline is not available yet
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PHYSICS 121
: Advancing Physics 22020 Semester One (1203)
For students progressing in physical science. Key topics are electrostatics, electromagnetism, circuits, optics, relativity and quantum mechanics. This is a calculus based course, focusing on fundamental principles, problem solving and hands-on exercises.
<i>Prerequisite: PHYSICS 120, or 24 credits in the Mechanics (91524), Electricity (91526), Differentiation (91578), Integration (91579) standards in NCEA Level 3 at merit or excellence, or equivalent with departmental approval</i>
Restriction: PHYSICS 150
Outline is not available yet
4131
PHYSICS 245
: Frontiers of Physics2021 Semester Two (1215)
Surveys the research frontier in physics and astrophysics. Topics will be drawn from gravitational wave detection and black holes, searches for extrasolar planets, complexity theory and networks, lasers and frequency combs, Bose-Einstein condensates, Bell’s Theorem and quantum technology.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 121, 150 and 15 points from ENGSCI 211, MATHS 208, 250, PHYSICS 211
Outline is not available yet
4132
PHYSICS 331
: Classical Mechanics and Electrodynamics2021 Semester One (1213)
Advanced topics in classical mechanics and electromagnetism, including variational and least action principles in mechanics, the physical basis of magnetism, and the four-vector treatment of special relativity and electromagnetism.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 231, 15 points from PHYSICS 202, 261 and 15 points from PHYSICS 211, MATHS 253, 260, ENGSCI 211
Restriction: PHYSICS 315, 325
Restriction: PHYSICS 315, 325
Outline is not available yet
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PHYSICS 332
: Fluid Mechanics2021 Semester One (1213)
Surveys fluid mechanics using the Navier-Stokes equations, covering Newtonian and simple non-Newtonian fluids, and examples from soft condensed matter. Different flow regimes will be studied, from small-scale laminar flows to large-scale turbulent and potential flows, and flows in rotating frames of reference. Applications range from microfluidics to geophysical fluids. Numerical approaches and computational tools will be introduced.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 231 and 15 points from PHYSICS 211, MATHS 253, 260, ENGSCI 211
Outline is not available yet
4134
PHYSICS 332
: Fluid Mechanics2020 Semester One (1203)
Surveys fluid mechanics using the Navier-Stokes equations, covering Newtonian and simple non-Newtonian fluids, and examples from soft condensed matter. Different flow regimes will be studied, from small-scale laminar flows to large-scale turbulent and potential flows, and flows in rotating frames of reference. Applications range from microfluidics to geophysical fluids. Numerical approaches and computational tools will be introduced.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 231 and 15 points from PHYSICS 211, MATHS 253, 260, ENGSCI 211
Outline is not available yet
4135
PHYSICS 334
: Statistical Physics and Condensed Matter2021 Semester One (1213)
Covers statistical physics and condensed matter physics, and describes how macroscopic properties of physical systems arise from microscopic dynamics. Topics in statistical physics include temperature, the partition function and connections with classical thermodynamics. Topics in condensed matter physics include crystal structures, phonons, electronic band theory, and semiconductors.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 231, 15 points from PHYSICS 203, 251 and 15 points from PHYSICS 211, MATHS 253, 260, ENGSCI 211
Restriction: PHYSICS 315, 354
Restriction: PHYSICS 315, 354
Outline is not available yet
4136
PHYSICS 334
: Statistical Physics and Condensed Matter2020 Semester One (1203)
Covers statistical physics and condensed matter physics, and describes how macroscopic properties of physical systems arise from microscopic dynamics. Topics in statistical physics include temperature, the partition function and connections with classical thermodynamics. Topics in condensed matter physics include crystal structures, phonons, electronic band theory, and semiconductors.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 231, 15 points from PHYSICS 203, 251 and 15 points from PHYSICS 211, MATHS 253, 260, ENGSCI 211
Restriction: PHYSICS 315, 354
Restriction: PHYSICS 315, 354
Outline is not available yet
4137
PHYSICS 390
: Experimental Physics2021 Semester One (1213)
Covers advanced experimental techniques, giving students choices between a wide range of classic physics experiments and open-ended investigations of physical phenomena.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 202, 203, 231, 240, 244, 251, 261
Outline is not available yet
4138
PHYSICS 390
: Experimental Physics2020 Semester Two (1205)
Covers advanced experimental techniques, giving students choices between a wide range of classic physics experiments and open-ended investigations of physical phenomena.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 202, 203, 231, 240, 244, 251, 261
Outline is not available yet
4139
PHYSICS 390
: Experimental Physics2020 Semester One (1203)
Covers advanced experimental techniques, giving students choices between a wide range of classic physics experiments and open-ended investigations of physical phenomena.
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHYSICS 201, 202, 203, 231, 240, 244, 251, 261
Outline is not available yet
4140
PHYSICS 399
: Capstone: Physics2021 Semester Two (1215)
Students will undertake experimental, observational, computational and numerical investigations of key physical phenomena, working individually and in groups, producing both written and oral reports.
Prerequisite: 30 points from PHYSICS 201, 202, 203, 231, 240, 244, 251, 261
Outline is not available yet
4141
PHYSICS 399
: Capstone: Physics2020 Semester Two (1205)
Students will undertake experimental, observational, computational and numerical investigations of key physical phenomena, working individually and in groups, producing both written and oral reports.
Prerequisite: 30 points from PHYSICS 201, 202, 203, 231, 240, 244, 251, 261
Outline is not available yet
4142
PHYSICS 681
: Directed Study2020 Semester One (1203)
Directed study on a research topic approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
4143
PHYSICS 691
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2020 Summer School (1200)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
4144
PHYSICS 691A
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2020 Semester Two (1205)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
Outline is not available yet
4145
PHYSICS 691A
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2020 Semester One (1203)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
Outline is not available yet
4146
PHYSICS 691B
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2025 Semester Two (1255)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
4147
PHYSICS 691B
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2024 Semester Two (1245)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
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PHYSICS 691B
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2022 Semester Two (1225)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
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PHYSICS 691B
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2020 Semester Two (1205)
To complete this course students must enrol in PHYSICS 691 A and B, or PHYSICS 691
Outline is not available yet
4150
PHYSICS 691V
: Postgraduate Diploma Research Project2024 Semester One (1243)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
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