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Second year physics and astrophysics units are a great choice as part of a major or minor, or just as an elective.
Computer skills are important in many industries, and critical to modern research – all our second year units have a strong computational component.
Computational classes run in our computer lab, tutorials run in the classroom next door... next door to that is the 2nd year physics laboratory... and next door to that is our 2nd and 3rd year student lounge - see the gallery of images.
These rooms are conveniently located on the top floor of the PACE building. So on your way to class you can seek help at the familiar (from first year) Enquiries counter, and submit assignments at the drop boxes.
The following should help in selecting second year units (but remember to check the "rules" in the Handbook). Contact the Level 2 coordinator for Physics or Astrophysics if you have further questions.
You need to select:
Semester 1 | PHS2061 (Required) | MTH2010 (Required) | PHS2081 (Recommended) | Elective |
Semester 2 | PHS2062 (Required) | MTH2032 (Required) | SCI2010 (Science requirement, can be taken in semester 1) | Elective |
Note: Level 2 physics units can also contribute to an extended major in astrophysics.
To complete a minor, select any two of the three Level 2 PHS units:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Note: Level 2 physics units can also contribute to an extended major in astrophysics.
Yes. You can select any one of the three Level 2 PHS units as an elective (if you select more than one then you will generally be eligible for a physics minor).
A Level 2 physics unit is a great elective that can broaden knowledge and strengthen skills similar to those in many other studies such as engineering and mathematics - the computational component in particular, is of general appeal.
A physics elective is a particularly good idea if you are studying for a major in astrophysics as it can enhance the physics you are able to apply to astrophysical problems; and it can contribute to an extended major in astrophysics.
Semester 1
Semester 2
You need to select:
Semester 1 | (Required) | MTH2010 (Required) | SCI2010 (Science requirement, can be taken in semester 2) | Elective |
Semester 2 | ASP2062 (Required) | MTH2032 (Required) | Elective | Elective |
Note: Level 2 astrophysics units can also contribute to an extended major in physics.
You need to select:
Semester 1 | (Required) | MTH2010 (Recommended, can be taken in semester 2) | Elective | Elective |
Semester 2 | ASP2062 (Required) | SCI2010 (Science requirement, can be taken in semester 1) | Elective | Elective |
Note: Level 2 astrophysics units can also contribute to an extended major in physics.
Yes. You can select either of the two Level 2 ASP units as an elective (if you select both, then you will generally be eligible for an astrophysics minor).
A Level 2 astrophysics unit is a great elective that can broaden knowledge and strengthen skills similar to those in many other studies such as engineering and mathematics - in particular, exercising computational skills is of generic appeal.
An astrophysics elective is a particularly good idea if you are studying for a major in physics as it can broaden your knowledge of physics and it can contribute to an extended major in physics.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Students have a great diversity of backgrounds and aspirations. Monash offers a large variety of study options. So, after reading the information on the Study at Monash web pages, in the Handbook, and the advice here, you may still have further questions.