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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Physics

640-005 Physics 1A (Engineering Course)

Note:

Students not intending to continue with physics in Semester two may be assigned special practical work.

Credit Points:

14.2

Coordinator:

Dr M. N. Thompson

Prerequisite/s:

Physics and mathematics (two mathematics subjects are recommended) from the final year of secondary school.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

39 lectures (3 per week) 12 one-hour tutorials (1 per fortnight) 27 hours laboratory work (3 hours per week)

Objectives:

By the completion of this course the student should comprehend a broad range of elementary physics sufficient to lay a basis for higher-year studies in physics. The student should have developed skills in applying verbal and mathematical reasoning to the understanding of elementary physical systems and in acquiring and evaluating experimental data. The student should also 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 three-hour written examination at the end of Semester one and written assignments during the semester (80%); laboratory work (20%). Students must complete both laboratory and assignment work satisfactorily to obtain a pass.

Prescribed Texts:

  • Halliday, D., Resnick, R. and Walker J., Fundamentals of Physics, 4th ed., Wiley, 1993.
  • Tennent, R. M., Science Data Book, Oliver and Boyd, 1985.
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