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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Physics

640-121 Physics (Advanced) A

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Professor G I Opat

Prerequisite/s:

Physics and two mathematics subjects, at the level of the final year of secondary school.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

39 lectures (three a week), 13 x 1-hour tutorials and 36 hours practical work (three hours a week)

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%); laboratory work (25%). Students must complete both laboratory and assignment work satisfactorily to obtain a pass.

Prescribed Texts:

  • Ohanian H C, Physics, 2nd expanded ed. 1989 Norton.
  • Tennent R M, Science Data Book, 1985 Oliver and Boyd.
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