James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2011

PH1007 - Fundamental Physics

Credit points: 03
Year: 2011
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: School of Engineering

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:((Maths B or equivalent or MA1020) and PH1005) or (Physics and Maths C)
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PH1006

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator: Mr John Daicopoulos
Lecturer: Dr Aimee Norton.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours lectures
  • 13 hours practicals
  • 25 hours workshops/Seminars - Laboratory
    Assessment:end of semester exam (51%); (24%); assignments (25%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2011
    Coordinator: Mr John Daicopoulos
    Lecturer: Mr Jeremy Gordon.
    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.