Science, Engineering and Technology

KYA102

2012  KYA102  Physics 1B

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KYA102 H Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 H On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

The unit is designed for students who expect to major in physics, as well as for those who will major in other physical sciences, mathematics and computer science. Physics from the fields of: atomic physics, oscillatory phenomena, properties of matter, optics and wave motion is covered in the unit. Topics in oscillatory phenomena include simple harmonic motion, standing waves, travelling waves, interference phenomena and the Doppler effect. Topics in atomic physics include the photoelectric effect, the Bohr model of the atom, Compton scattering, x-ray spectra and nuclear decay and reactions. Properties of matter topics include surface tension, elastic and bulk modulus, buoyancy, viscosity and cavitation. Optics introduces simple optical phenomena and discusses Fermat's principle, reflection, refraction and thin lenses.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 3-hr end-of-sem paper (45%), continuous assessment (55%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 3 lectures, 8 x 3 hr labs, 1 tutorial, weekly (13 wks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	PHY315109 & MTM315109 or [KYA004 & (MTM315109 or KMA003)] or TCE score of 80 or more (subject to counselling and approval by Head of Physics)
M.Excl	KYA171, KYA172 and equiv units in previous yrs, KYA275.

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

STAFF: Dr A Cole, Dr M Duldig

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