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.

Offerings

OCT-MY-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
OCT12-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Michael J Morgan

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Boon Leong Lan
Dr Istvan Laszlo

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Identify the basic principles of physics in typical simple situations relevant to engineering, and correctly apply them

2.

Apply energy and momentum methods to analyse motion of systems

3.

Explain behaviours involving electromagnetism and do appropriate analysis and calculations

4.

Explain, and apply, basic quantum principles to, situations which are relevant in engineering and technology contexts; do appropriate analysis and calculations

5.

Demonstrate an ability to describe and explain advanced techniques used in relevant engineering or physics contexts

6.

Make reliable measurements, estimate uncertainties, analyse, evaluate and interpret data in cases appropriate to engineering and related to the theory studied

7.

Show an improved ability to work in teams and to communicate and discuss physics concepts, measurements and applications related to engineering and developments in technologies

8.

Approach new problems and find solutions on the basis of general principles, and evaluate the appropriateness of their proposed models or solutions.

Teaching approach

Active learning

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