James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2017

PH2002 - Classical Mechanics and Quantum Physics 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2017
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

Quantum physics - Schrodinger equation, eigenfunctions, measurements and eigenvalues, solutions for 1-dimensional systems, concepts of atomic, molecular, solid state and particle physics. Classical mechanics, waves and vibrations.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:MA1003 AND PH1005 AND (PH1006 OR PH1007 OR (EG1012 AND EG1011))

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 23-Mar-2017
Coord/Lect: Professor Ronald White.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours lectures
  • 13 hours tutorials
  • 39 hours workshops/Seminars - Computational laboratory
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (15%); practical work (25%).

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