📖Program Curriculum
To complete the Bachelor of Science (Atmospheric Science) students are required to complete:
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
PHYS141 Fundamentals of Physics A 6 Autumn
MATH187 Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus 6 Autumn
CHEM101 Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry 6 Autumn
OR
CHEM104 Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter 6 Autumn
NOTE: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) must select CHEM101. All other students must enrol in CHEM104.
EESC105 Introductory Geospatial Analysis 6 Autumn, Spring
PHYS142 Fundamentals of Physics B 6 Spring
MATH188 Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus 6 Spring
EESC102 Earth's Interconnected Spheres 6 Spring
CHEM102 Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life 6 Spring
OR
CHEM105 Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures 6 Spring
NOTE: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) must select CHEM102. All other students must enrol in CHEM105.
NOTE: CHEM106 is required for students completing CHEM104 and CHEM105 as pre-requisite subjects for most 200-level CHEM subjects. CHEM106 will be counted as a Chemistry elective.
Year 2
MATH202 Differential Equations: Analysis and Applications 6 Autumn
PHYS205 Advanced Modern Physics 6 Autumn
MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus 6 Autumn
PHYS215 Vibrations, Waves & Optics 6 Autumn
PHYS235 Mechanics & Thermodynamics 6 Spring
PHYS225 Electromagnetism and Optoelectronics 6 Spring
STAT101 Introduction to Statistics 6 Spring
MATH203 Linear Algebra and Groups 6 Spring
Year 3
PHYS305 Quantum Mechanics 6 Autumn
PHYS325 Electromagnetism 6 Autumn
CHEM337 Environmental Chemistry 6 Autumn
STAT201 Random Variables and Estimation 6 Autumn
PHYS385 Statistical Mechanics 6 Spring
STAT202 Statistical Inference and Introduction to Modelling 6 Spring
EESC207 Advanced Geospatial Analysis 6 Autumn, Spring
Plus one of the following
PHYS402 Atmospheric Remote Sensing and Inverse Methods 6 Spring
PHYS403 Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans 6 Not available in 2020