PHS1080

Foundation physics ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Andrew Smith

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: The unit introduces fundamental principles of physics of importance to engineering, and their applications. Topics include: Newtonian mechanics - forces, momentum, work and energy; torque and equilibrium; electricity - emf, Ohms Law, series and parallel resistors, power, capacitor and time constant; magnetism - force on currents and moving charges in magnetic fields, flux induced emf, DC motor and ideal transformer; basic wave properties, light and sound, superposition, standing waves; modern physics - photon model of light, wave model of particles, model of electrons in atom, emission and absorption of light; measurement, analysis, and written communication.

Assessment: Test: 8% + Quizzes/Assignments: 7% + Practical work: 25% + Exam (3 hours): 60% + Students must achieve a pass mark in the practical work to achieve an overall pass grade.

Contact Hours: 3 hours of lectures, 3 hours of practical (compulsory) and 6 hours of private study per week

Prohibitions: Year 12 Physics, ENG1080, PHS1031, BMS1031, PHS1617