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7390 (v.5) Physics 114
Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Fortnightly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
Syllabus: | Mechanics, translational and rotational motion, energy. Mechanical and thermal properties of matter. Simple harmonic motion, wave motion and sound. Optics, microscope, human vision. Electric charges, current electricity, electrical safety. Atomic and nuclear physics. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the motion of an object (linear and circular), Newton's laws of motion and its applications, the relation between work and energy, linear momentum, stability and balance, wave motion and sound, measurement of sound levels, heat and heat transfer, microscope and human vision, nature of electricity in terms of charge, forces, fields, current, potential difference, electrical power, electrical energy and the relationshipbetween these quantities. electromagnetism, capacitance, inductance, ac circuits, nuclear radiation and its application, accuracy and precision in physical measurements and the interpretation of physical measurements and results with respect to the relevant physics involved. |
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: | Ohanion, H., 1989, 'Physics', Norton, New York. Miller, F. and Schroeer, D., 1987, 'College Physics', Harcourt, San Diego. Cutnell, J. and Johnson, K., 1995, 'Physics', Wiley, New York. |
Unit Texts: | Giancoli Douglas C., 1998, 'Physics (Principles with Applications)', Prentice-Hall, New Jersey. Curtin University Laboratory Manual Physics 113/114/115. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Laboratory reports 30%, Module tests 30%, Final Examination 40%. |
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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