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PHYS131 Applied Physics I

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Online level Level B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
23 April 2008 27 April 2008 Compulsory
Supervised Exam June
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites MATH101 or MATH101A or MATH110 or MATH120
Restrictions BIOP111; PHYS121 and 121A
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Jim Buick (jbuick@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit will cover the basic principles and applications of Mechanics including kinematics of small bodies; kinematics of an extended object; dynamics, work, energy and power; simple harmonic motion; momentum; rotational dynamics; elasticity; Electrostatics including electric charge and fields; electric potential; capacitance; Electric Current and Circuits including electric current; direct current circuits; alternating current circuits; Magnetism and Electromagnetism including magnetism and electromagnetic induction.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

University Physics: Extended Version with Modern Physics
ISBN: 9780321501318
Young, H.D. and Freedman, R.A., Addison-Wesley 12th ed.
Recommended Material
Optional
None
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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