phy1pb physics b

PHYSICS B

PHY1PB

2015

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.

SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS

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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsFSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition)PrescribedFaculty of Science, Technology and EngineeringLA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012
ReadingsSears and Zemansky's University Physics with Modern PhysicsPrescribedHugh D. Young and Roger A FreedmanPEARSON New International Edition, 13th Ed 2014

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Develop a vocabulary of accurate terminology to describe physical phenomena. Within this vocabulary common understandings of physical principles are learned, this understanding will include SI units.

Activities:
Students are required to produce well articulated responses to descriptive problems in (i) practise exercises and (ii) assessed quizzes beginning early in the semester Students are expected to complete accurate reporting of laboratory work and interpretation and response to written problems All reports and solutions presented in SI Units.

02. With reference to science and engineering, know how and when to use the wave model and particle model of light. Understand and predict behaviour AND know the limitations of models.

Activities:
Demonstration of problem solving capacity expected in the final end of semester examination.

03. Reason about electric and magnetic phenomena in terms of charges, forces, fields, mobility and potentials.

Activities:
Practice problems will focus learning on accurate interpretation of electric and magnetic concepts, leading to successful application of electromagnetic theory as part of the final end of semester examination.

04. Recognize the limitations of classical physics in explaining many of the phenomena associated with light and atoms.

Activities:
Acquaintance with experimental evidence will be achieved in practical exercises. Detail concepts clearly shown in written solutions, reports and exam questions.

05. Determine the accuracy and reality of numerical solutions so that inappropriate, irrelevant or spurious results can be interrogated.

Activities:
Students will present practical reports detailing the achievement of results that relate the final result to the initial problem posed In problem sheets and exam questions students will be expected to recognise when errors occur and identify probable reasons/remedies.

06. Present coherent interpretations and explanations that underpin the concepts of physics.

Activities:
Students will detail concepts clearly in written solutions, reports and exam questions.

07. Produce and present well written and standardized scientific reports.

Activities:
Using written, diagrammatic, mathematical and graphical representations data and information has to be explained to others through accurate, robust and standardized laboratory reports. Strict adherence to criteria referenced laboratory reports.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatherine Legge

Class requirements

Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 hours directed reading per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"On-line activity"

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 elementComments%ILO*
1 practice examination501, 04, 05, 06, 07
laboratory reports2001, 04, 05, 06, 07
one 3-hour examination5501, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06
On-line quizzes2001, 03, 04, 05, 06