James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2009

PH1007 - Fundamental Physics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2009
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: Discipline of Physics (pre 2009)

Modern Physics: Nuclear Physics, Atomic Physics and early Quantum Physics. Fluids. Circuits. Physics of energy generation: Concepts behind various forms of energy generation including Nuclear Power, and some renewable power generation methods are covered.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:[Senior Maths B and (Physics or Maths C)] or admission to 50110M
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PH1006

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2009
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Ronald White
Lecturers: Professor Peter Ridd, Assoc. Professor Ronald White.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours lectures
  • 13 hours practicals
  • 25 hours workshops/Seminars - Laboratory
    Assessment:end of semester exam (51%); (24%); assignments (25%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.