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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.

Ling, S., Sanny, J. Moebs, W. (2016) University Physics (OpenStax College)
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Kirkup, L Experimental Methods for Science and Engineering Students (2nd Edition) (Wiley) is recommended for the practical work.

Reference books include:

• Giancoli, D. C. Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, Pearson New International Edition, 4th edition (Pearson Prentice Hall).
• Halliday, D, Resnick, R and Walker, J Fundamentals of Physics (11th Australian & New Zealand Edition)
• Tipler, P Physics for Scientists and Engineers (6th Edition)
• 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 Physics

MyUni: Teaching materials and course documentation will be posted on the MyUni website ().

This course will be delivered by the following means:

• 3 lectures of 1 hour per week
• 1 workshop of 1 hour per week
• 1 practical of 3 hours per fortnight

A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).

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 three students:

• Measurement of the Density of Brass
• Diffraction Grating.
• Conservation of Energy.
• Voltage Divider
• Electrical and Thermal Characteristics of a Tungsten Filament

Modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching.
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	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	10%	No	1 – 4, 10
Written Examination	Summative	60%	No	1 – 4, 10

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.

Workshop preparation and participation (10% of the total course grade)
Workshops are held weekly, starting in the second 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 (10% 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 (60% of the total course grade)
The final examination will be based primarily on lecture/workshop material.

Submission of Assigned Work
Coversheets must be completed and attached to all submitted work. Coversheets can be obtained from the School Office (room G33 Physics) or from MyUNI. Work should be submitted via the assignment drop box at the School Office.

Extensions for Assessment Tasks
Extensions of deadlines for assessment tasks may be allowed for reasonable causes. Such situations would include compassionate and medical grounds of the severity that would justify the awarding of a supplementary examination. Evidence for the grounds must be provided when an extension is requested. Students are required to apply for an extension to the Course Coordinator before the assessment task is due. Extensions will not be provided on the grounds of poor prioritising of time. The assessment extension application form can be obtained from:  

Late submission of assessments
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply.  A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.