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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Physics

640-161 Physics: Principles and Applications A

Credit Points:

12.5

Coordinator:

Dr M Livett

Prerequisite/s:

Some knowledge of physics and at least one secondary school final-year mathematics subject.

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

Prescribed Texts:

  • Giancoli D C Physics, Principles with Applications, 1980 Prentice-Hall.
  • Tennent R M, Science Data Book, 1985 Oliver and Boyd.
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