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1. Physics, Faculty of Science (v4, p226) : Next:640-162 | Prev:640-142
Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Dr M. Livett
Prerequisite: Some knowledge of physics and at least one secondary school final-year mathematics subject
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 and have developed skills in applying this understanding to some important physical and biological systems, using only simple mathematics;
- have developed skills in acquiring and evaluating experimental data;
- appreciate the fundamental importance of physics in many areas of science, technology and medicine.
Content:
Mechanics: kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies; gravitation. Mechanical Properties of Matter: fluid statics and dynamics; elasticity. Mechanical Waves: propagation; 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 written tests and/or 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, p226) : Next:640-162 | Prev:640-142
2. Physics, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p158) : Next:640-162 | Prev:640-142
Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Dr M Livett.
Prerequisite: Some knowledge of physics and at least one secondary school final-year mathematics subject
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 course the student should:
- comprehend a broad range of elementary physics and have developed skills in applying this understanding to some important physical and biological systems, using only simple mathematics;
- have developed skills in acquiring and evaluating experimental data;
- appreciate the fundamental importance of physics in many areas of science, technology and medicine.
Content:
Mechanics: kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies; gravitation. Mechanical Properties of Matter: fluid statics and dynamics; elasticity. Mechanical Waves: propagation; 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 written tests and/or 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:
* Note that COORDINATOR, PRESCRIBEDTEXTS, SEMESTER differs from the maintainer's version above. A log of variations is available.
2. Physics, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p158) : Next:640-162 | Prev:640-142
3. Physics, Faculty of Arts (v3, p146) : Next:640-162 | Prev:640-142
Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Dr M. Livett.
Prerequisite: Some knowledge of physics and at least one secondary school final-year mathematics subject
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 and have developed skills in applying this understanding to some important physical and biological systems, using only simple mathematics;
- have developed skills in acquiring and evaluating experimental data;
- appreciate the fundamental importance of physics in many areas of science, technology and medicine.
Content:
Mechanics: kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies; gravitation. Mechanical Properties of Matter: fluid statics and dynamics; elasticity. Mechanical Waves: propagation; 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 written tests and/or 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:
* Note that OBJECTIVES, PRESCRIBEDTEXTS, SEMESTER differs from the maintainer's version above. A log of variations is available.
3. Physics, Faculty of Arts (v3, p146) : Next:640-162 | Prev:640-142
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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