GAS1386

Physics for engineers

P Higgins

4 points
* 2 hours of lectures per week, 2 hours of tutorials and two hours of practical work per fortnight
* Second semester
* Gippsland/distance
* Prerequisite: Admission to Bachelor of Engineering course

Objectives The students are expected to gain an understanding of the fundamental concept 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: 20%

Prescribed texts

Serway R A Physics for scientists and engineers (with modern physics) 3rd edn, Saunders, 1990.