307629 (v.1) Physics 013

Area:

Department of Applied Physics

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

6.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Mechanics, translational and rotational motion, Energy, fluid dynamics and fluid properties. Mechanical and thermal properties of matter. Simple harmonic motion, Wave motion and sound.

Unit Outcomes:

Opon completion of this unit, students willl have - Demonstrated a knowledge of - motion of an object (linear and circular), Newton's laws of motion and its applications, relation between work and energy and torque. Gained knowledge of stability and balance, fluids at rest and in motion and their applications and wave motion and sound. Developed skills in measurement of sound levels, heat and heat transfer. Developed an accuracy and precision in physical measurements and in the interpretation of physical measurements and results with respect to the relevant physics involved. Developed problem solving skills.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Giancoli Douglas C. 1998. Physics (Principles with Applications) 5th edition. New Jersey, Prentice-Hall. Curtin: Physics 113/114/115 Laboratory Manual.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final examination 40%, Laboratory reports 20%, Module tests 30%, Tutorials 10%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y