James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

PH2002:03

Structure of Matter

Townsville

Prerequisites: MA1003 (PH1005 PH1006)
Inadmissable Subject Combination: PH2020

39 lectures, 13 practice classes, 25 hours practicals. First semester.

Staff: Mr R Jaycock.

Quantum physics, nuclear physics, solid state physics.

Learning Objectives:

  1. understand a selection of theoretical developments in physics to be covered;
  2. be able to solve practical problems associated with the theoretical background;
  3. be competent with experimental and empirical work and write reports.

Assessment by an end of semester examination; weekly tutorial assignments; practical work.