Applied physics
Offered in odd-numbered years
BS BC BP
Mr Brian McEniery
6 points * Second semester * 4 hours of lectures, 4 hours of laboratory work per week * Gippsland/Distance * Prerequisites: GAS2392
This subject examines the techniques of measuring environment quality parameters together with a study of non-fossil energy sources as a contribution to a clean environment. Environmental and industrial noise legislation, techniques of measurement, and some physiological effects of noise are examined in acoustics. The subject employs an investigative approach using assignment, field work and mini-projects supported by tutorial sessions. The emphasis is on encouraging individual problem solving by background investigation, relevant data collection and analysis. This includes a thorough understanding of the instrumental techniques involved. Distance education students are required to attend a vacation week to complete laboratory exercises.
Assessment
Subject tests and assignments: 70% * Laboratory work: 30%
Prescribed texts
Kinsler L E and others Fundamentals of acoustics 3rd edn, Wiley, 1982
Recommended texts
Hassell J R and Zaveri K Acoustic noise measurements 4th edn, Bruel and Kjaer, 1979
Sorensen B Renewable energy Academic Press, 1979