Physics for engineers
Mr Phillip Higgins
4 points * Second semester * 2 hours of lectures per week, 2 hours of tutorials and 2 hours of practical work per fortnight * Gippsland/Distance
Objectives The students are expected to gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of physics relevant to engineering applications.
Synopsis This subject involves a study of the following topics: electromagnetism - electric fields and potential, capacitance, resistance, magnetic fields; waves - origin and properties of mechanical, sound and light waves; conduction - conduction mechanisms in gases, liquids and solids; and the thermal and thermoelectric properties of solid materials.
Assessment Examination: 80% * Laboratory exercises: 20%
Prescribed texts
Serway R A Physics for scientists and engineers (with modern physics) 3rd edn, Saunders, 1990
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