PHYSICS 1100 - Physics IA
North Terrace Campus - Quadmester 4 - 2019
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHYSICS 1100 Course Physics IA Coordinating Unit School of Physical Sciences Term Quadmester 4 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 7 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites SACE Stage 2 Physics, Math Methods (formerly Math Studies), Specialist Maths - high achieving students without Specialist Maths may be granted exemption on application to Head of Physics Corequisites MATHS 1011 - students may be permitted to enrol in Physics IA concurrently with MATHS 1013 on application to Head of Physics Incompatible PHYSICS 1101, PHYSICS 1008, PHYSICS 1501, PHYSICS 1508 & PHYSICS 1510 Assessment Written exam, workshop preparation, practical work & In-Semester tests Course Staff
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Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
A successful student should be able to:1 demonstrate a knowledge of the physical principals that describe mechanics of point particles, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism; 2 apply physical principals to familiar and unfamiliar situations in the world we live in 3 use the methods of algebra and calculus to make quantitative and qualitative predictions about the behaviour of physical systems while associating the correct unit with every physical quantity they use; 4 assess the reasonableness of a solution to a problem in qualitative terms 5 make decisions about the measurements needed to achieve an experimental objective 6 make appropriate use of standard measurement techniques and accurately record observations while identifying random and systematic uncertainties in experiments; 7 analyse measurements to determine quantitative results and their uncertainties and draw non trivial conclusions from experimental results; 8 use a variety of sources to locate and synthesise relevant information 9 work cooperatively in a team to complete a task in a limited time 10 confidently communicate results about the physical world both orally and in writing. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-8 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2-8, 10 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
9-10 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Giancoli, D. C. (2008) Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 4th edition (Pearson Prentice Hall).
Recommended Resources
Kirkup, L Experimental Methods (Wiley) is recommended for the practical work.
Reference books include:
- Urone, P. and Hinrichs, R. (2013) College Physics (OpenStax College): non calculus based book which can be used as an introductory text for topics cover.
- Halliday, D, Resnick, R and Walker, J Fundamentals of Physics
- Tipler, P Physics for Scientists and Engineers
- Ohanian, Physics: readable and has “interludes” or “essays” reflecting interests often expressed by students
- Marion and Hornyak, Physics for Science and Engineering: is more mathematical than required for our courses
- Serway, Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physic
Online Learning
MyUni: Teaching materials and course documentation will be posted on the MyUni website ().
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered by the following means:
- Online video lectures
- 2 workshop of 2 hours per week
- 1 practical of 3 hours per week
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 24 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., workshops and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., viewing lecture videos, reading and revision).Learning Activities Summary
The course content will include the following:
Coursework Content
Mechanics of particles (35%)
- Measurement, random and systematic errors, absolute and relative error, mean standard deviation and standard error of the mean, propagation of errors.
- 1-D kinematics; relative velocity.
- Dynamics of a particle in linear motion: Newton’s laws, principle of momentum, work, power, energy, conservative forces.
- System of particles in linear motion, impulse and collisions.
- Vector analysis and 2-D motion, Galilean transformations, projectile motion.
- Particle dynamics in 2-D, friction.
- Circular motion, angular velocity and acceleration, radial and tangential acceleration.
Thermal Physics (25%)
- Thermal equilibrium.
- Temperature, thermometers, thermometric properties.
- Ideal gases and the ideal gas law.
- Kinetic theory of gases
- Distribution of molecular speed; application to vapour pressure, relative humidity and diffusion.
- Heat and internal energy
- Heat capacity, specific heat, heats of transformation.
- First law of thermodynamics.
- Work and heat transfer in isothermal, isobaric, isochoric and adiabatic processes.
- Heat transfer mechanisms: conduction, convection and radiation.
Electricity and Magnetism (40%)
- Electrostatics: electric charge, electric field, electric flux, Gauss’s law, electric potential, capacitance, dielectrics, energy stored in electric field.
- DC Circuits: electric current and resistance, resistive circuits and Kirchhoff’s rules, RC circuits and time constant.
- Magnetism: magnetic field, magnetic deflection of charges, magnetic fields due to currents, electromagnetic induction, inductance, energy stored in magnetic field, EM oscillations.
Practical Work Content
Experiments, carried out in groups of two or three students:
- Measurement of the Density of Brass
- Diffraction Grating.
- Conservation of Energy.
- Voltage Divider
- Electrical and Thermal Characteristics of a Tungsten Filament
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment task Type of assessment Percentage of total assessment for grading purposes # Hurdle
Yes or No #Outcomes being assessed/achieved Workshop preparation and participation Formative & Summative 5-10% No 1 – 4, 8 – 10 Practical work Formative & Summative 20% Yes
(30% in each practical and 40% overall)1 – 10 In – Semester Tests Formative & Summative 5-20% No 1 – 4, 10 Written Examination Summative 50-70% No 1 – 4, 10 Assessment Related Requirements
To obtain a grade of Pass or better in this course, a student must total 50% and also achieve a result of at least 30% in each practical and an overall result of 40% for the practical component.Assessment Detail
Workshop preparation and participation (5-10% of the total course grade)
Workshops are held twice per week, starting in the first week. The grade for the Workshop is based on the student’s preparation and participation during the workshop. Poor workshop results can be partly replaced by a better performance in the final exam.The workshop mark can contribute up to 10% of the final course grade if it improves the mark for the coursework component. Otherwise, the workshop mark contributes 5% and the result for the written exam is more highly weighted.
Practical work (20% of the total course grade)
There are five practicals/experiments which are all compulsory and contribute equally to the practical component of your grade. For each laboratory practical, the student must obtain a satisfactory result in the preparatory work, attend the practical session and submit the logbook for assessment. The final grade for each practical will be a combination of the pre-lab quiz mark and the mark given for the submitted logbook. A practical catch-up session is held at the end of the teaching semester to allow students to catch up any missed practicals.In – Semester Tests (5% -20% of the total course grade)
Up to 4 tests will occur throughout the semester. Poor results in the tests can be partly replaced by a better performance in the final exam. This is achieved by varying the contribution of this task towards the total assessment to optimise the final result for each student.The in-semester tests can contribute up to 20% to the final course grade if it improves the mark for the coursework component. Otherwise, the in-semester tests mark contributes 5% and the result for the written exam is more highly weighted.
Examination (50% - 70% of the total course grade)
The final examination will be based primarily on lecture/workshop material.Submission
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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