PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS B
PHY1SCB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject builds on PHY1SCA and extends the knowledge into areas of electromagnetic fields and early 20th century physics of space and the atom. Specifically, you will study the topics of optics, electrostatics, magnetostatics, magnetic induction, special relativity, nuclear and atomic structure. Through the laboratory program, you will explore these key concepts by making detailed measurements and analysing data. Together with PHY1SCA, this subject forms a foundational background in Physics for further study in the physical sciences.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrew McDonald
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPHY1LS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Univesity physics(With modern Physics)
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorYoung, H.D and Freedman R A
YearN/A
Edition/Volume13RD ED
PublisherPEARSON ADDISON WESLEY,SAN
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
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URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRussell Anderson
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.00 h lecture/workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Problem Based Learning
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h problem based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 3.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four individual laboratory reports (1,200-words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| On-line quizzes (300-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| 1-hour mid semester written examination (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| 2-hour end of semester written examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrew McDonald
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.00 h lecture/workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Problem Based Learning
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h problem based learning per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
31
-
43
One 3.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.00 h workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four individual laboratory reports (1,200-words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| On-line quizzes (300-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| 1-hour mid semester written examination (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| 2-hour end of semester written examination (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |