理学学士（科学）（物理学）

从超速行驶的汽车的动能到核聚变能，从附近的恒星到遥远的星系，物理学家们都在检查各种形式的物质和能量。在本课程中，您将通过观察，测量和理论分析来研究现实世界中的问题。您将学习物理学的核心概念，并使用复杂的技术设备（例如在超级计算设施中找到的设备）获得经验。
Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. This course enables students to pursue their interest in science by choosing at least one science major available from the Faculty of Science and Engineering. There are opportunities for students to complete a double major for the duration of their study. Extension specialisations associated with each major are also available for students. Science specialisations are also available for students to choose alongside their chosen major. These specialisations require pre-requisite studies at the first-year level. Students are also able to choose minors which do not have pre-requisites at first year to augment their science studies.<br><br>From the kinetic energy of a speeding car to nuclear fusion energy, from nearby stars to distant galaxies, physicists examine matter and energy in all their forms. In this course you will study real-world problems through observation, measurement and theoretical analysis. You’ll learn the core concepts of physics and gain experience using complex technical equipment, such as those found at supercomputing facilities. You can specialise in one of the following streams:<br><br>Applied Physics<br>In this stream you will study matter and energy in the Earth’s natural and managed environments: the atmosphere, oceans, rivers, land, soils and living organisms. You’ll study contemporary topics such as the development of energy-saving ‘green’ materials and the disposal of radioactive wastes. You’ll also learn how to deploy instruments during field excursions, and undertake field and satellite data analysis. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake applied acoustics with Curtin’s Centre for Marine Science and Technology, and applied underwater optics with Curtin’s Remote Sensing and Satellite Research Group.<br><br>Astrophysics<br>This stream is suitable if you are interested in radio astronomy. You’ll grapple with scientific questions ranging from the origins of the Universe to the nature of dark matter. Curtin’s major involvement in the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research and the Square Kilometre Array means you will have the chance to analyse data from cutting-edge radio telescopes.<br><br>Materials Science<br>This stream looks for connections between the underlying structure of a material, its properties and applications, and how processing changes the material. You will study materials including metals, semiconductors, glasses, ceramics and polymers. You’ll also learn about analytical instruments and radiation that materials scientists use to investigate the microstructure of samples.<br><br>Mathematical Physics<br>Mathematical physics is the study of nature. Through mathematical models, we can predict the progress of climatic changes, the flow of oil reservoirs and development of new materials. This stream will prepare you to work as a physicist or mathematician.