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Physics tries to answer the bottom-line questions: What? and Why? when we see things in nature that are not understood. For instance, why is the sky blue whereas sunsets are red? What happens when a star explodes? What is radiation? What causes an aurora? Physics also involves the application of this knowledge to other fields. For instance, if you really understand about lasers then you will be better placed to develop new uses for them in applications such as communications, engineering and medical science. Often students take a degree in Physics because they have a particular career in mind, but for many their first priority is simply to understand Physics. They take Physics because it interests them.
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100-level,
PHSI 131 Fundamentals of Physics I or PHSI 191 Biological Physics
PHSI 132 Fundamentals of Physics II
MATH 160 Mathematics 1
MATH 170 Mathematics 2, 18
200-level,
PHSI 221 Classical and Quantum Mechanics
PHSI 222 Electromagnetism
One of
PHSI 243 Environmental Physics
PHSI 282 Experimental Physics 1
EMAN 201 Thermoprocesses 1
One of
MATH 202 Linear Algebra
MATH 203 Calculus of Several Variables, 18
300-level,
PHSI 381 Experimental Physics II
Three of
PHSI 331 Quantum, Atomic and Particle Physics
PHSI 332 Electromagnetism and Condensed Matter
PHSI 336 Mathematical Physics
PHSI 365 Computational Physics
OCEN 321 Ocean Physics and Modelling, 18
Plus, 144 further points, must include 18 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Science.
Notes:
(i) PHSI 191 assumes an understanding of NCEA Level 2 Physics; PHSI 131 and 132 assume an understanding of NCEA Level 3 Physics and Mathematics.
(ii) Qualified candidates may substitute ELEC 253 or PHSI 243 for PHSI 131 with approval from the Head of Department.
(iii) It is recommended to take both of MATH 202, 203.
(iv) MATH 203 is a prerequisite for PHSI 336., 144
Total, , 360
An Otago degree in Physics will give you multiple future options. You could work in high-tech areas such as electronics, laser technology, smart materials, healthcare, analytics, or telecommunications.
You might find yourself working for a company developing new products or services, relying on your know-how to come to grips with the complex physical problems of the real world. By combining your study of Physics with another subject you could move into any number of specialist fields. For example, a Physics degree with particular emphasis in acoustics, combined with a music degree, might lead you to becoming an acoustics expert for a construction or architectural company.
You might move into medical physics, working on such techniques as radiotherapy and solar phototherapy. You could work at a hospital, becoming involved in important health initiatives, such as improving or evaluating a public health screening programme. If you choose to continue in Physics and physics research, you might move into areas such as atomic and laser research or energy management.
You may find yourself at sea off Antarctica, studying the effect of waves on the break up of sea ice. Such pursuits could see you working for a university, a research institute or a company specialising in a particular area of physics and its application. Once established in a particular field, you might find yourself suitably experienced to be a high-tech management consultant.
Large international organisations depend on consultants for much of their contracted work. Such positions offer great variety and, in many cases, fantastic opportunities for travel. Physics teachers are in hot demand, both here and overseas. There is an ongoing shortage of secondary school physics teachers, particularly at the higher levels. Being able to teach physics will make you a much sought after employee.
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