Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The aim of this subject is to introduce students to some of the basic physics that underpins a modern university physics course. Practical skills associated with experimental physics are also emphasised during the experimental sessions. At the successful conclusion of this subject students will be able to understand a range of fundamental concepts from the core units of `Applications of quantum mechanics', `Electromagnetism', and `Statistical mechanics'; apply a series of theoretical techniques within this subject core; extend mastery of this core to related subject areas of knowledge of particular interest to the student; perform a series of measurements on experiments related to the above topics; write up experimental reports presenting results and analysing and discussing them; present a short seminar on the results of a laboratory experiment.
Synopsis This subject is designed for students wishing to combine third-year studies in physics with studies in another subject. It can be taken together with another twelve-point third-year subject, including PHS3131 (Theoretical physics). The subject consists of four units which may be chosen from the third-year physics units offered by the department. The compulsory units are `Electromagnetism', `Statistical mechanics' and `Applications of quantum mechanics'.
Assessment Examinations (4 x 1.5 hours): 67% + Laboratory work: 33%