Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 1.5 |
Laboratory: | 1 x 18 Hours Once-only |
Prerequisite(s): | 1738 (v.4) Physical Measurements 101 or any previous version
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1745 (v.5) Physical Measurements 102 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Set experiments involving exercises in classical and modern physics. Proposed experiments are the Bifilar pendulum, the harmonic motion analyser, simple pendulum, Geiger counter, pulse height analysis I, water wave speed and seiching, ultrasound. The eighteen hours, once only tuition pattern refers to three experiments carried out during the semester, at six hours long each. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this units students will have developed an attitude of care and attention to detail in all matters relating to experimentation. They will have demonstrated competence in the measurement process by planning measurement sequences by allocating the necessary time to perform an appropriate number and type of measurements, selecting and using suitable equipment to make appropriate measurements, describing the procedures and processes used to perform the measurement, recording the data clearly and unambiguously with their assigned units, assigning realistic uncertainties and commenting on any irregularities in the execution of the measurement that could influence the result. They will be able to synthesize the observations in a waythat increases the understanding of the physics by plotting suitable graphs, comparing observations wtih theory and then commenting on the extent of the agreement in terms of precision and accuracy. |
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: | Kirkup, L., 1994, 'Experimental Methods. An Introduction to the Analysis and Presentation of Data'. Wiley, Singapore. |
Unit Texts: | Physical Measurements 201/202 Laboratory Manual - www.physics.curtin.edu.au/teaching/units/pm201_202/ |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 10%. Laboratory Experimental Reports 60%. 6 x Log Book Entries 30%. |
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 | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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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