CLASSICAL PHYSICS
PHY2CLP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will come to appreciate the elegance and simplicity of classical optics and thermodynamics, two key fields of classical physics. This subject will provide an important bridge between the first year introduction to thermodynamics and optics and the study of quantum mechanics and electrodynamics covered in third year. A knowledge of optics is essential for understanding light, X-rays and the wave formulation of quantum mechanics. Thermodynamics adopts a macroscopic view of the world to explore properties of heat and matter and their measurement as functions of energy flows. Together with PHY2MOD, the subjects constitute a mainstream University course in physics at the second-year level. Knowledge and competence in the material presented in PHY1SCA, PHY1SCB, MAT1NLA and MAT1CDE is assumed.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNarelle Brack
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesPHY1SCB AND PHY1SCA AND MAT1CDE AND MAT1NLA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorA.H. Carter
Year2001
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPrentice Hall
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Heat and Thermodynamics
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorM. W. Zemansky and R.H. Dittman
Year1981
Edition/Volume6th ed
PublisherMcGraw Hill, Singapore
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Introduction to Optics
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorF.L Pedrotti, L.M. Pedrotti and L.S. Pedrotti
Year2014
Edition/Volume3rd ed
PublisherPearson
ISBNN/A
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Optics
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorE. Hecht
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPearson
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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
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRussell Anderson
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
Week:
11
-
20
Six 3.00 h laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 11 to week 20
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.00 h lecture/workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 3.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x Written Laboratory Reports and 15-min oral Laboratory report presentation (1,500- word equivalent) Students submit 2 written lab reports and present one of them as a group. the 1,500-word equivalent includes the oral presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Short assignments and quizzes (1,000-word equivalent) Solutions to short essay questions including mathematical analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1 |
| 2 hour written exam (2,000- word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNarelle Brack
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
Week:
11
-
20
Six 3.00 h laboratory class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 11 to week 20
and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/Workshop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.00 h lecture/workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 3.00 h unscheduled online class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 x Written Laboratory Reports and 15-min oral Laboratory report presentation (1,500- word equivalent) Students submit 2 written lab reports and present one of them as a group. the 1,500-word equivalent includes the oral presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Short assignments and quizzes (1,000-word equivalent) Solutions to short essay questions including mathematical analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1 |
| 2 hour written exam (2,000- word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1 |