Unit Code:	PHY1PB
Unit Short Title:	PHYSICS B
Credit Points:	15
Unit Description:	In this unit students build on their foundation course knowledge in the fundamentals of physics. Students are encouraged to develop problem solving skills and conceptual understandings in the areas of electromagnetism, optics and atomic and nuclear physics.
Prerequisites:	VCE Physics units 3 and 4, Mathematical Methods 3 and 4
Class Requirements:	three 1-hour lectures per week; and 2 hours of practical or tutorials per week (including up to a maximum of 13 hours of directed learning per semester)
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
one 3-hour examination	70	To pass this subject, a mark of at least 40% must be obtained for the examination, as well as an overall mark of at least 50%.
laboratory work	20
assignment	10	The assignment will consist of up to 30 selected calculation-based problems.

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics - A strategic approach	Knight, R D	Prentice Hall

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
2   27-JUL-09   30-OCT-09	Day	BENDIGO

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Katherine	Legge	BENDIGO	Y