James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

PH3002:03

Quantum Physics

Townsville

Prerequisites: MA2000 PH2002 PH2004

39 lectures, 13 practice classes, 45 hours practicals. First semester.

Available to level 3 science and education students with appropriate physics and mathematics background.

Staff: Assoc. Professor I Whittingham.

Quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular physics.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to understand the theoretical concepts covered in lectures and to solve problems related to these topics;
  2. to undertake experimental work and write laboratory reports.

Assessment by a three-hour end of semester examination; on-course tutorial assignments; practical work.