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640-161 Physics: Principles and Applications A | |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr M Livett |
Prerequisites | Some knowledge of physics and at least one secondary school final-year mathematics subject. |
Semester | 1 |
Contact | 36 lectures (three per week), 12 x 1-hour tutorials and 33 hours practical work (three hours per week) |
Subject Description | This subject forms the first part of a two-semester sequence of subjects designed for students with a minimal background in physics. It aims to provide students with an understanding of a broad range of elementary physics principles together with skills in applying these principles to a range of physical, biological and medical situations. Simple mathematics is used throughout. By completing this subject students should gain an appreciation of the value of a physics understanding in their specialist area. The subject focuses on the following areas: translational and rotational motion: the kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, gravitation; properties of stationary and moving fluids; elastic properties of materials; motion and superposition of waves; thermal properties of matter at both macroscopic and microscopic levels, and energy transfer by heating. |
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. |
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