PHS1002 - Physics for engineering

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Overview

This unit relates key principles of physics to engineering and technology, and shows how physics, including quantum and nano-science, creates useful new technologies. Energy, momentum and angular momentum: planetary orbits, rocket propulsion, precession, flywheels. Electromagnetism and light. Quantum physics: Uncertainty principle, wave functions, atomic force microscope, lasers, stimulated emission. The … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit relates key principles of physics to engineering and technology, and shows how physics, including quantum and nano-science, creates useful new technologies. Energy, momentum and angular momentum: planetary orbits, rocket propulsion, precession, flywheels. Electromagnetism and light. Quantum physics: Uncertainty principle, wave functions, atomic force microscope, lasers, stimulated emission. The practical component develops measurement, analysis, and communication skills.

Offerings

OCT-MY-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Michael J Morgan

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Boon Leong Lan

Dr Istvan Laszlo

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Expositional material is presented in the form of assigned pre-reading and/or pre-viewing videos, so that all face to face hours may be utilised to explore the nuanced detail and meaning of the material, to explore and build connections, and to gain a fundamental and concept driven understanding of the material. Tutorial style problem solving in small groups aided by a demonstrator or lecturer will facilitate building conceptual understanding, while collaborative laboratory investigations will demonstrate the material in action and test your ability to link theory to practice.

Assessment

1 - Experimental work

2 - Tests/Assignments

3 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories

Lectures

Tutorials

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Recommended resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Scientific non - programmable calculator required - $30
Miscellaneous items required (printing, stationery) - $20

Availability in areas of study

Astrophysics
Physics
Physiology