James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

PH1011:03

Essential Physics 1: Classical Physics

Cairns

Prerequisites: Senior Maths B and (Physics or Maths C)
Inadmissable Subject Combination: PH1005 PH1006

39 lectures, 13 practice classes, 39 hours practicals. Second semester.

Available to students with Senior Mathematics B and Physics or Mathematics C.

Staff: Dr R Robson.

The units covered are mechanics, optics, electricity and magnetism.

Learning Objectives:

  1. good understanding of the content material;
  2. ability to apply the knowledge to problem solving at an appropriate level;
  3. basic laboratory skills.

Assessment by end of semester examination; on-course tests; tutorial problem solving; laboratory work.