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 Physics: There are five physics lecture units which must include the compulsory units of `Electromagnetism', `Statistical mechanics' and `Applications of quantum mechanics'. The remaining two units are to be chosen from the third-year list. Physiology: Students will attend lectures in cellular aspects of neurobiology. Details are given under the separate entry for PHY3011 (Physiology) and should be confirmed on enrolment.
Assessment Examinations (8 x 1.5 hours): 67% + Laboratory work: 33%