Astrophysics (Minor)

For the minor in Astrophysics, students must complete 8 units comprising —
    - 8 units for Astrophysics minor compulsory courses.

Students who have not successfully completed Queensland Senior Physics (or equivalent) should complete PHYS1171 in their first semester as an elective course.

Students who have not successfully completed Queensland Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) should complete MATH1050 in their first semester as an elective course.

Astrophysics minor compulsory courses

Complete these 8 units —

Course Code Units Course Title
PHYS1001 2 Mechanics & Thermal Physics
PHYS1002 2 Electromagnetism & Modern Physics
PHYS2082 2 Space Science & Stellar Astrophysics
PHYS3080 2 Extragalactic Astrophysics & Cosmology