11371 (v.4) Measurement Science 101
| Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Workshop: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Other Requisite(s): | Admission: to the Associate Degree in Science and Technology
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| Syllabus: | Fundamentals - Sl quantities and units, derived units, the Scientific method, measurement of quantities, estimation of everyday quantities, uncertainties, presentation of data and graphs. Fluids - volume, density, pressure in fields and buoyancy. Technological applications, for example- hot air balloons, buoyancy devices, dams, water transfer, pumps, diving equipment. Materials - structure of matter, physical properties of matter, strengths of materials. Technological applications, for example - biophysical applications, bulding materials and structures, new materials. Mechanics - displacement, velocity, acceleration, equations of motion, force and vectors. Technological applications for example, bicycles, motor vehicles, lifts, pulley and gear system. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Understood the differences between observation, theory and law. Recorded clearly, observations and inferences. Made simple measurements using scientific measuring apparatus. Carried out simple scientific equations. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Sadler, A. J., (1997), Introductory Calculus. (2nd Edition), Sadler Family Trust. Sadler, A.J., (1993), Geometry and Trigonometry, Sadler Family Trust. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 15%, Laboratory Reports 60%, Tests 25%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
