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1. Physics, Faculty of Science (v4, p228) : Next:640-299 | Prev:640-253
Credit points: 9.5
Coordinator: Drs M Livett and L Hollenberg
Prerequisite: No formal prerequisites are required but a knowledge of elementary physics will be assumed
Contact: 26 lectures (two a week) and 13 x 1-hour tutorials.
Timetable: First semester
Objectives:
By the end of this course the student should:
- comprehend the nature of energy, its conversion from one form into another and the variety of energy options used in today's world;
- be able to apply physical reasoning to understanding the important contemporary energy issues facing society and appreciate the various options open to us along with their advantages and disadvantages.
Content:
Energy and power: thermodynamics and heat energy; electrical energy; energy for transport; fossil fuels; renewable energy sources and nuclear reactors. Environmental pollution: thermal; air; water and soil. Current position and future trends.
Assessment:
A 2-hour end-of-semester written examination (50 per cent); a 2000 to 3000-word essay (50 per cent).
Prescribed texts:
1. Physics, Faculty of Science (v4, p228) : Next:640-299 | Prev:640-253
2. Physics, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p159) : Next:640-361 | Prev:640-253
Credit points: 9.5
Coordinator: Drs M Livett and L Hollenberg.
Prerequisite: No formal prerequisites are required but a knowledge of elementary physics will be assumed.
Contact: 26 lectures (two a week) and 13 x 1-hour tutorials.
Timetable: First semester.
Objectives:
By the end of this course the student should:
- comprehend the nature of energy, its conversion from one form into another and the variety of energy options used in today's world;
- be able to apply physical reasoning to understanding the important contemporary energy issues facing society and appreciate the various options open to us along with their advantages and disadvantages.
Content:
Energy and power: thermodynamics and heat energy; electrical energy; energy for transport; fossil fuels; renewable energy sources and nuclear reactors. Environmental pollution: thermal; air; water and soil. Current position and future trends.
Assessment:
A 2-hour end-of-semester written examination (50 per cent); a 2000 to 3000-word essay (50 per cent).
Prescribed texts:
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2. Physics, Faculty of Educ(Parkville) (v5, p159) : Next:640-361 | Prev:640-253
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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