Applied physics
Offered in odd-numbered years
Mr Brian McEniery
6 points * Second semester * 4 hours of lectures, 4 hours of laboratory work per week * Gippsland/Distance * Prerequisites: GAS2392
Objectives On the completion of this subject students will be able to examine relevant legislation and research the effects of occupational and environmental noise on the health and well being of individuals; be able to measure occupational and environmental noise using prescribed standards; develop an understanding of the fossil fuel energy reserve and use rate; develop an appreciation of the present contribution of renewable sources to energy supply; develop an understanding of the physical principles of the major renewable sources of energy; develop an appreciation of the relative costs and benefits of each of the major renewable sources of energy; develop an appreciation of the environment as a system; acquire knowledge and skills in the assessment and measurement of conditions and parameters which define the environment with particular reference to the air environment; develop an understanding of policy options and acquire the tools and skills associated with techniques such as environmental impact assessment and environmental auditing for environmental management.
Synopsis The subject employs an investigative approach using assignment, field work and mini-projects supported by tutorial sessions. The emphasis is on encouraging individual problem solving by background investigation, relevant data collection and analysis. This includes a thorough understanding of the instrumental techniques involved. Distance education students are required to attend a residential school to complete laboratory exercises.
Assessment Subject tests and assignments: 70% * Laboratory work: 30%
Prescribed texts
Kinsler L E and others Fundamentals of acoustics 3rd edn, Wiley, 1982
Recommended texts
Hassell J R and Zaveri K Acoustic noise measurements 4th edn, Bruel and Kjaer, 1979
Sorensen B Renewable energy Academic Press, 1979
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