James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

PH2002:03

Structure of Matter

Townsville HECS Band 2

39 hours lectures, 13 hours practice classes, 25 hours practicals. Semester 1. This subject may be offered in flexible delivery mode if the class size is small.

Staff: Assoc. Professor I Whittingham.

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.