Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.5 |
Lecture: | 3 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Fortnightly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
Syllabus: | This a first year level (non-calculus) course in physics. Topics include units, dimensions, kinematics and dynamics, waves and sound, nuclear radiation, thermal physics, optics, electric charges, current electricity, fluid properties and dynamics. Fundamentals of experimentation, including graphical representation of data, uncertainties of measurement. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts and principles of mechanics, fluids, thermal physics, waves and sound, electricity, optics, atomic physics and nuclear radiation physics. Understand the role of fundamental theoretical models and empirical studies in the past and current development of physics knowledge and its application to a broad range of disciplines and everyday phenomena. Apply physics principles to understand the causes of problems, devise strategies to solve them and test the possible solutions. Use a range of measurement and data analysis tools to collect data with appropriate precision and carry out subsequent analysis with due regard to the uncertainties. Use the tools, methodologies, language and conventions of physics to test and communicate ideas and explanations. Work effectively and ethically in a multi-faceted scientific environment and be more responsible, reflective, self-directed and motivated learners. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Giancoli. D. C. (1998) Physics, Principles with Applications, 5th ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, Prentice Hall. Physics 113/114/115 Laboratory Manual. Available in print form or online at www.physics.curtin.edu.au/teaching/units/physics_113_115 |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 40%. Laboratory Reports 30%. Module Tests 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10301 Physics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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