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1. Physics, Faculty of Science (v4, p225) : Next:640-122
Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Prof. G. I. Opat
Prerequisite: Physics and two mathematics subjects, at the level of the final year of secondary school
Contact: 39 lectures (three a week), 13 x 1-hour tutorials and 36 hours practical work (three hours a week)
Timetable: Semester 1
Objectives:
By the completion of this course the student should:
- comprehend a broad range of elementary physics sufficient to lay a basis for advanced higher year studies;
- have developed skills in applying verbal and mathematical reasoning to the understanding of elementary physical systems and in acquiring and evaluating experimental data;
- appreciate the power and depth of physical theory in a wide range of science and technology.
Content:
Mechanics: kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies; gravitation; physical introduction to special relativity. Mechanical Properties of Matter: fluid statics and dynamics; elasticity. Mechanical Waves: propagation; dynamics; superposition. Thermal Physics: thermal properties of matter; thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases; heat transfer.
Assessment:
A 3-hour written examination at the end of the semester and tests and/or written assignments during the semester (75 per cent); laboratory work (25 per cent). Students must complete both laboratory and assignment work satisfactorily to obtain a pass.
Prescribed texts:
1. Physics, Faculty of Science (v4, p225) : Next:640-122
2. Physics, Faculty of Arts (v3, p145) : Next:640-122
Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Prof. G. I. Opat
Prerequisite: Physics and two mathematics subjects, at the level of the final year of secondary school
Contact: 39 lectures (three a week), 13 x 1-hour tutorials and 36 hours practical work (three hours a week)
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
By the completion of this subject the student should:
- comprehend a broad range of elementary physics sufficient to lay a basis for advanced higher year studies;
- have developed skills in applying verbal and mathematical reasoning to the understanding of elementary physical systems and in acquiring and evaluating experimental data;
- appreciate the power and depth of physical theory in a wide range of science and technology.
Content:
Mechanics: kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies; gravitation; physical introduction to special relativity. Mechanical Properties of Matter: fluid statics and dynamics; elasticity. Mechanical Waves: propagation; dynamics; superposition. Thermal Physics: thermal properties of matter; thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases; heat transfer.
Assessment:
A 3-hour written examination at the end of the semester and tests and/or written assignments during the semester (75 per cent); laboratory work (25 per cent). Students must complete both laboratory and assignment work satisfactorily to obtain a pass.
Prescribed texts:
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2. Physics, Faculty of Arts (v3, p145) : Next:640-122
3. First Year Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (v4, p87) : Next:640-122 | Prev:640-006
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3. First Year Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (v4, p87) : Next:640-122 | Prev:640-006
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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