James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

PH3004:03

Classical Physics

Townsville HECS Band 2

39 hours lectures, 13 hours practice classes, 45 hours practicals. Semester 1. This subject may be offered in flexible delivery mode if the class size is small.

Staff: Dr G Hicks.

Electricity and magnetism, special relativity.

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 two-hour end of semester examination; on-course tutorial assignments; practical work.