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307727 (v.1) Geophysics 201 - Propogation of Energy
Area: | Department of Exploration Geophysics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 7063 (v.5) Mathematics 102
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307725 (v.1) Geophysics 102 - Geophysical Data Analysis
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307726 (v.1) Geophysics 104 - Properties of Matter and Electricity
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Syllabus: | Simple harmonic motion, the force law, energy and SHM, angular SH oscillator, pendulums, SHM and circular motion, damped SHM; types of waves, transverse and progressive waves, wavelength and frequency, speed of traveling waves, waves in a stretched string, superposition, interference, wave vectors, standing waves, resonance; sound waves; elastic waves, surface waves, mode conversion, reflection and refraction. Radiation, decay sources, nuclear energy, spectroscopy, interaction with matters, detectors. |
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Unit Outcomes: | An understanding of how energy can be transported and stored in various media. with an emphasis on natural fabrics. |
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: | Halliday, D., Resnick, R., and Walker, J., (2001) Fundamentals of Physics, 6th Ed., New York, John Wiley and Sons. |
Unit Texts: | Pain, H. J., (1995) The Physics of Vibrations and Wavesm, 5th Ed., New York, John Wiley and Sons.. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 60% Examination: 40%.This is by Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10705 Geophysics | 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 | | |
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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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