Key facts
UNE unit code: PHYS132
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
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This unit builds on skills and knowledge you learned in PHYS131, and equips you with the theory behind fluids, AC electrical circuits, optics, modern physics and thermodynamics.
You will also learn practical laboratory skills related to these ideas.
In Module one, you will learn about fluid statics and fluid flow; physical optics, interference and diffraction; and LCR circuits and AC circuit theory.
In Module two, you will explore the concepts and applications of quantum theory of light, electrons and atoms, nuclear physics and semiconductor physics. You will study heat and thermodynamics of solids, liquids and gases. You will learn to apply kinetic theory and the three laws of thermodynamics.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
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TBA | TBA | 3 days | Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 2, Online | Dates to be advised. The intensive school, which is held in Armidale, is mandatory for online students only. No teaching activities will occur on Sunday. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
The School of Science and Technology considers all practical / laboratory activities as essential to student learning.
Attendance and participation in all practical / laboratory classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of fluid statistics, fluid flow and be able to apply the continuity equation and Bernoulli's principle;
- demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of interference and diffraction with applications to optics and correctly use relevant equations;
- demonstrate an understanding of the how LCR and AC circuits behave and perform calculations relating to current, voltage and frequency in LCR and AC circuits;
- describe the basic principles of modern physics i.e. quantum theory, atomic models, nuclear physics and semiconductor physics and correctly use relevant equations;
- describe the thermal behaviour of solids, liquids and gases and apply the kinetic theory of gases, the zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics to basic and practical systems and correctly use relevant equations; and
- demonstrate a range of manipulative, observational, interpretive, written and graphical communication skills through undertaking and reporting on laboratory work and completing written assignments.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Online numerical problem solving exercises. Completion of this assessment is mandatory and will count towards the final assessment of this unit. |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Practical Laboratory. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit. The School of Science and Technology considers all practical / laboratory activities as essential to student learning. Attendance and participation in all practical / laboratory classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence. |
Assessment 3 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Mid trimester examination. This assessment is mandatory and will count towards the final assessment of this unit. To pass this unit, it is mandatory that your combined marks for the Mid-Trimester Examination and the Final Examination, is 50% or greater. |
Final Examination | Yes | 30% | All offerings | This assessment is mandatory and will count towards the final assessment of this unit. To pass this unit, it is mandatory that the sum of your marks for the Mid-Trimester School Examination and the Final Examination, is 50% or greater. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
University Physics with Modern Physics in SI Units, Global Edition
ISBN: 9781292314730
Young, H.D. and Freedman, R.A., Pearson 15th ed. 2019
Text refers to: All offerings
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