PHYS132 Applied Physics II
| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | November | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | MATH101 or MATH101A or MATH110 or MATH120 and PHYS131 or PHYS121 or PHYS121A | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | MATH102; for BEngTech students only: no corequisite required | |||||||||
| Restrictions | BIOP112; PHYS122 or 122A | |||||||||
| Notes | mandatory for students intending to complete a Physics major - optional otherwise | |||||||||
| Combined Units | None | |||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Konstantin Pavlov (kpavlov@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit will cover the basic principles and applications of fluid mechanics; fluid statics and fluid flow, Modern Physics: introduction to quantum theory and early quantum theory, atomic models, semiconductors and nuclear physics, Waves: mechanics waves, standing waves and normal modes, sound, Optics: reflection and refraction, geometrical optics, optical instruments, interference, and Heat and Thermodynamics: thermal phenomenon, heat, heat transfer, kinetic theory, the laws of thermodynamics. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| 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. |