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. |
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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. |
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 Douglas C. 1998. Physics (Principles with Applications) 5th edition. New Jersey, Prentice-Hall. Curtin: Physics 113/114/115 Laboratory Manual. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final examination 40%, Laboratory reports 20%, Module tests 30%, Tutorials 10%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
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: | Supplemental | 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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