Introductory physics for engineering
Mr Phillip Higgins
4 pointsü First semester * Internal only * Two hours lectures and two hours tutorial/practical per week: Prerequisites: Consultation with a course adviser * Prohibitions: Cannot be credited towards the major study in Applied Science or Engineering * Students cannot obtain credit towards any award for more than one of GAS1080, GAS1086 or GAS1095.
Objectives This subject will provide students who have not had a strong background in science with the basic tools and concepts to proceed with major studies in engineering and science. It will develop an awareness of the basic concepts applied in mechanics, materials, atomic structure, electricity, electromagnetism, kinetic molecular theory and thermodynamics. It will develop the student's vocabulary of frequently used scientific terms and improve their technological literacy and communication skills. The practical exercises will help develop expertise in fundamental measuring skills and techniques and foster an awareness of the need for precision in technology, both for obtaining results and communicating them to others.
Synopsis This subject is intended for students with limited scientific background who wish to study towards a career in the technological area. It assumes only that the student is willing to learn and introduces and develops the fundamental concepts of science to a level where the student can confidently proceed into major studies. Areas of study include science and the scientific method, the laws of motion, gravity, work, power, momentum, the states and properties of matter, atomic structure, the nucleus and radioactivity, electromagnetic radiation, electricity, electromagnetism and alternating currents. Lectures, tutorials and laboratory activities are provided for students on the Gippsland campus. The subject is not offered by distance education and students who might be interested in such a distance education offering should consider GAS1080.
Assessment Assignments (including practical work): 50% * Semester examination: 50% * Students must perform satisfactorily on both assessment sections.
Prescribed texts
Payne C A and others Physical science 6th edn, W C Brown, 1992
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