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1738 (v.4) Physical Measurements 101
Area: |
Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: |
12.5 |
Contact Hours: |
4.0 |
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| ** 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. ** |
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Lecture: |
1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: |
1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
Workshop: |
1 x 1 Hours Fortnightly |
Other Requisite(s): |
Admission: upon completion of TEE Physics, Calculus or Applicable Mathematics. If Applicable Mathematics only, then calculus bridging course is recommended.
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Syllabus: |
Data analysis and report writing - introduction, errors, significant figures, accuracy, precision and reproducibility, graphs, linear, log-linear, log-log, report writing. DC Electricity - electric fields, electrical potential, capacitors, current and resistance, DC circuits including Kirchhoffs rules, introduction to AC circuits, analogue and digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, types, measurement of frequency, time, base, double beam, TV, CRTs and flat panel displays. |
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| ** 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. ** |
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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
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Informational |
Result Type: |
Grade/Mark |
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Availability |
| Year |
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Internal |
Area External |
Central External |
| 2004 |
Bentley Campus |
Semester 1 |
Y |
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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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