302804 (v.2) Physics 101


Area:

Department of Applied Physics

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.5
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Lecture:

3 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Fortnightly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly
 

Syllabus:

Physical measurement, uncertainty, data analysis, vectors, linear and rotational mechanics, conservation of energy and momentum, simple harmonic motion, gravitation, vibrations, waves, electromagnetic fields, polarisation and diffraction, kinetic theory, temperature and entropy, specific heat and heat transfer. Assumption of prior background in TEE Physics, and TEE Calculus or Applicable Mathematics or equivalent.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

10301 Physics

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Essential

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

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