PHS4220 Physics honours coursework B
Faculty of Science
PHS4220 Physics honours coursework B is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton. It needs PHS4210 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2, Full year
- Clayton
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PHS4220
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After PHS4220
1 unit list PHS4220 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
PHS4210 and PHS4220 together, are equivalent to PHS4200 but they enable students to study part time by allowing completion of the work over a longer time period.
You are required to select three sub-units (covering advanced coursework topics) from offerings within the School of Physics and Astronomy. These sub-units are to be selected in consultation with your academic supervisor. Some sub-units may be chosen from outside the School - with permission from the Honours coordinator.
You will also complete a literature review (spanning PHS4210 and PHS4220) related to the research project component of their Honours course.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester to First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of physics and related disciplines;
- 2
Synthesise and interpret their knowledge;
- 3
Apply their knowledge and critical thinking skills to the solution of complex problems.
- 4
Plan, and efficiently carry out, work requirements.
- 5
Make effective use of information and communication technology for the collection and analysis of data, the solution of problems and the presentation of their work;
- 6
Understand, use and explain the basic concepts and principles of the research literature which underpins their chosen area of research in physics.
Where it fits
PHS4220 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Ilya Mandel
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Ilya Mandel
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHS4220?
You need PHS4210 before you enrol; and PHS4120 before or alongside it.
What can I take after PHS4220?
PHS4220 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PHS4120.
When is PHS4220 offered?
In 2026, PHS4220 runs in Semester 2 and Full year at Clayton.
Which majors and minors include PHS4220?
PHS4220 is part of Physics.