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PHYS132 Applied Physics II

Updated: 13 October 2011
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 On Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
20 August 2012 23 August 2012 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites PHYS131 or PHYS121
Co-requisites None
Restrictions BIOP112 or PHYS122 or PHYS122A
Notes None
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.
Materials Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of fluid statistics, fluid flow and be able to apply the continuity equation and Bernoulli's principle;
  2. describe the basic principles of modern physics: quantum physics, atomic models, nuclear physics and semiconductor physics;
  3. demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of waves as applied to basic mechanical, acoustic and optical systems;
  4. describe and apply the kinetic theory of gases, and the zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics to basic and practical systems; and
  5. demonstrate a range of manipulative, observational, interpretive, written and graphical communication skills through undertaking and reporting on laboratory work and completing written assignments.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
A comprehensive and well-founded knowledge of the field of study. An understanding of how other disciplines relate to the field of study. The students will be able to conceptualise, acquire, apply, integrate, grow and contextualise knowledge. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas, and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken form. The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The material being taught has global significance and the use of global facilities will be explored. 		True
4 Information Literacy
The ability to access, locate, critically analyse, interpret, evaluate and use information. The ability to use effectively a personal computer, associated peripherals and generic software to find, store, retrieve and manipulate data. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The students will be required to practice independent learning in order to complete the assessment tasks, so developing lifelong learning skills. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
The ability ot identify problems, create solutions, innovate and improve current practices. The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement. 		True True True
8 Team Work
The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome. The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions. 		True True
   

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