phy1pb physics b
PHYSICS B
PHY1PB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to promote a conceptual understanding of physics in the areas of electromagnetism, light and atomic structure. Many of the topics students may have met in previous studies. In this subject there will be an emphasis on developing a firm understanding of the topics and the ways in which the concepts may be represented. Particular emphasis is placed on mathematical representation. The subject lays the foundation for further studies in physical sciences and is core for a major in Physics.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKatherine Legge
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites VCE Physics 3 and 4 and Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 or equivalent
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Prescribed | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012 |
| Readings | Physics for scientists and engineers: A strategic approach, with modern physics | Prescribed | Knight, R D 2008 | 2ND ED, PEARSON/ADDISON WESLEY, SAN FRANCISCO |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatherine Legge
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours directed reading per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 practice examination | 5 | |
| laboratory reports | 20 | |
| one 3-hour examination | 60 | |
| three in-class quizzes | 15 |