306848 (v.2) Physics 064

Area:

Curtin Sarawak

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

5.5

Lecture:

2 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly

Syllabus:

Electricity and magnetism, optics, light as an electromagnetic wave, introduction to quantum mechanics and solid state physics.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students should be able to - Understand the concepts and principles of electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics. Apply the principles of electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics in solving problems in the laboratory and daily life. Do quantitative and qualitative analysis of experimental results. Carry out laboratory experiments and present written lab reports in collaboration with peers. Apply critical thinking, time management and team work in groups. Integrate understanding of the relationship between theory, laws, definitions and mathematical formulae.

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:

Young, H.D. and Freedman, R., (1996), University Physics, 10th ed, Addison and Wesley. Serway, R.A., and Beichner, R.J., (2000), Physics for Scientists and Engineers, (with Modern Physics), 5th ed, Saunders College Publishing. Tipler P.A., (1999), Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 4th ed, W.H. Freeman and Company, Worth Publishers.

Unit Texts:

Giancoli D.C. (1998) Physics: Principles with Applications, 5th ed, Prentice-Hall International.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 5%. Final exam 50%. Lab reports 10%. Participation in tutorials 5%. Test (1) 10%. Test (2) 10%. Test (3) 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

10301 Physics

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Not Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

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