PHY1911 Physics and Instrumentation

PHY	1911	78832	2, 2008	EXT	Physics and Instrumentation	1.00	Toowoomba
Subject	Cat-nbr	Class	Term	Mode	Description	Units	Campus

Academic group:	FOSCI
Academic org:	FOS002
Student contribution band:	2
ASCED code:	010301

Staffing
Other requisites
Rationale
Synopsis
Objectives
Topics
Texts
Reference materials
Student workload
Assessment details
Important assessment information
Assessment notes
Other requirements
Production date
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STAFFING

Examiner: Brad Carter
Moderator: Alfio Parisi

OTHER REQUISITES

Recommended prior study: PHY1104 and MAT1102

RATIONALE

Physics is a fundamental part of many areas of science and engineering. Physics is of enduring widespread use and underpins many ongoing technological advances. This course is a core part of the physics major and provides introductory instruction in university physics for students of science and engineering. It also emphasises the relevance of physics to future developments in technology. This calculus-based course is designed to complement PHY1104 Physics Concepts and prepare students for second level studies in the Bachelor of Science in physics.

SYNOPSIS

Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences and underpins much of our technology. This problem-solving course for students in the physical sciences and engineering emphasises the relevance of physics to future developments in technology. This course extends the physics instruction provided in PHY1104 Physics Concepts, and prepares students for second-level physics.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of:

1.: describe the following key concepts covered in the course (CMA1, CMA2, Examination);
2.: solve numerical problems in physics using these concepts (CMA1, CMA2, Examination);
3.: discuss examples of the use of physics in instrumentation (Assignment).

TOPICS

	Description	Weighting (%)
1.	Mechanics	20.00
2.	Thermodynamics	20.00
3.	Waves & Optics	20.00
4.	Electricity & Magnetism	20.00
5.	Relativity & Quantum Physics	20.00

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Students will require access to e-mail and internet access to USQConnect for this course.

Knight, RD 2004, Physics for scientists and engineers (with modern physics): a strategic approach (international edition), Addison Wesley/Pearson Education, Australia, ISBN 0-321-24329-3.
(with Mastering Physics online access www.aw_bc.com/knight, www.masteringphysics.com, www.pearsoned.com.au)

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

If a later edition of these books is available, you are welcome to use it instead of the edition listed.

To see the latest list of recommended books and online resources, please view the online USQ Study Desk for this course accessible via USQConnect at http://usqconnect.usq.edu.au or go directly to the PHY1911 course website: www.usq.edu.au/users/carterb/phy1911

Halliday, D, Resnick, R & Walker, J 2005, Fundamentals of physics (extended version), 7th edn, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ (ISBN: 0-471-21643-7).

Tipler, PA & Mosca, G 2003, Physics for scientists and engineers (extended version), 5th edn, WH Freeman and Co, New York (ISBN: 0-7167-4389-2).

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITY	HOURS
Assignments	24.00
Computer Managed Assessment	24.00
Examinations	2.00
Field Trips or Excursions	4.00
Lectures	24.00
Private Study	82.00
Tutorials	24.00

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

Description	Marks out of	Wtg(%)	Due date	Notes
CMA 1	10.00	10.00	12 Sep 2008
ASSIGNMENT	20.00	20.00	29 Sep 2008
CMA 2	10.00	10.00	31 Oct 2008
2HR RESTRICTED EXAM	60.00	60.00	END S2	(see note 1)

NOTES

1.: Examination dates will be available during the Semester. Please refer to the examination timetable when published.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Attendance requirements:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. Refer to Statement 4 below for the requirements to receive a passing grade in this course.
Penalties for late submission of required work:
If students submit assignments after the due date without (prior) approval of the examiner then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each working day late up to ten working days at which time a mark of zero may be recorded. No assignments will be accepted after model answers have been posted.
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
Examination information:
Candidates are allowed access only to specific materials during a Restricted Examination. The only materials that candidates may use in the restricted examination for this course are: writing materials (non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination); calculators which cannot hold textual information (students must indicate on their examination paper the make and model of any calculator(s) they use during the examination).
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the examination period at the end of the semester of the next offering of this course.
University Regulations:
Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

9.	The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must despatch the assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the student to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by the Examiner.
10.	In accordance with University Policy, the Examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
11.	The Faculty will NOT accept submission of assignments by facsimile.
12.	Students who do not have regular access to postal services or who are otherwise disadvantaged by these regulations may be given special consideration. They should contact the examiner of the course to negotiate such special arrangements.
13.	In the event that a due date for an assignment falls on a local public holiday in their area, such as a Show holiday, the due date for the assignment will be the next day. Students are to note on the assignment cover the date of the public holiday for the Examiner's convenience.
14.	Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or to sit for an examination at the scheduled time may apply to defer an assessment in a course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination; IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).
15.	Students may be required to provide a copy of assignments submitted for assessment purposes. Such copies should be dispatched to the USQ within 24 hours of receipt of a request to do so.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Students will require access to e-mail and internet access to USQConnect for this course.

This version produced 28 Aug 2009.