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Faculty Of Science, Technology & Engineering

PHY1SCA, 2012

Subject Code:PHY1SCA
Subject Short Title:PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS A
Credit Points:15
Subject Description:On completion of this unit, students will be able to solve problems in classical physics (mechanics, thermodynamics, waves and optics) which provide the basis for further study in physics, engineering or another science. They will be able to use the essential apparatus in a physics laboratory to take and analyse measurements, and understand the vocabulary and concepts of classical physics. The topics covered include linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, geometric optics, thermodynamics, and simple harmonic motion. Students will conduct nine experimental investigations related to these topics. This subject and the second semester subject PHY1SCB together constitute a mainstream course in Physics at the first-year level. Knowledge and competence in the material presented in VCE physics and maths is assumed.
Incompatibles:PHY11ENG, PHY11PAA, PHY12AGR, PHY12PAB, PHY10SCI, PHY1LSA
Class Requirements:three 1-hour lectures per week, 2-hour problem-solving classes (12 sessions) and 3-hour laboratory classes (9 sessions).
Work Experience Indicator:Student is not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type%Comments
problem sets10
on-line quizzes 10
one 3-hour examination 55
one 1-hour mid semester examination5
laboratory reports/exercises20

Readings:

Reading TypeTitleAuthorPublisher
PrescribedPhysics for scientists and engineers: a strategic approach, with modern physicsKnight, RD 20082nd ed, Pearson Addison Wesley, San Francisco.
RecommendedFSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition)Faculty of Science, Technology and EngineeringLa Trobe University 2012

Subject Coordinator: Dr David Hoxley

Subject Availability
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Semester 1, Day. Dr David Hoxley (d.hoxley@latrobe.edu.au)