11376 (v.4) Energy and Technology 202

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Area:	Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Workshop:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	11371 (v.4) Measurement Science 101
Syllabus:	Mechanical energy - kinetic and potential energy, gravitation, friction, conservation of momentum and energy. Heat energy - nature of heat, sources of heat, thermal properties of matter, heat transfer and losses. Technological applications - for example,air conditioning and refrigeration systems, insulation. Electrical energy - charge, potential, current, resistance. Circuit operations, power, generation, transmission, conservation. Nuclear energy - atomic structure, the nucleus, binding energy, conservation of mas energy, fission, fusion, nuclear reactors, problems/benefits of nuclear power.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Recorded clearly observations and inferences. Explained basic types and features of energy forms. Identified key forms of renewable energy resources. Defined technology and explained some significant technological developments.
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:	Anderton, J. (ed.) (1983), Fundamental Physics. Melbourne, Longman Cheshire.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Lab reports 30%, Presentation 30%, Tests 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.