Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
Lecture: | 3 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Demonstration of how physics is used in everyday problems and how all the sections of physics (mechanics, wave motion and light, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics) are equally important through the preparation of a mock physics project. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have gained a better understanding of basic physics concepts and skills, mechanics, wave motion and light, electricity and magnetism and atomic and nuclear physics. |
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', Prentice-Hall, New Jersey. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Laboratory Reports 20%. Tests 20%. Final Examination 60%. |
Field of Education: | 10300 Physics and Astronomy (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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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