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PHYS2012: Physics 2B
This unit of study is designed for students continuing with the study of Physics at the general Intermediate level, and represents the beginning of a more in-depth study of the main topics of classical and modern physics. The modules in this unit of study are: Quantum Physics: The behaviour of matter and radiation at the microscopic level. Electromagnetic Properties of Matter: Electric and magnetic effects in materials; the combination of electric and magnetic fields to produce light and other electromagnetic waves; the effects of matter on electromagnetic waves. Computational Physics: In the computational physics module students write and use simulation software to conduct virtual experiments in physics that illustrate and extend the work in the other modules.
| Code | PHYS2012 |
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| Academic unit | Physics Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(PHYS1003 or PHYS1004 or PHYS1902 or PHYS1904) and (PHYS1001 or PHYS1002 or PHYS1901 or PHYS1903 or PHYS2011 or PHYS2911 or PHYS2921) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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PHYS2912 or PHYS2922 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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(MATH1X21 or MATH1931 or MATH1X01 or MATH1906 or MATH1011) and (MATH1X02) and (MATH1X23 or MATH1933 or MATH1X03 or MATH1907 or MATH1013) and (MATH1X04 or MATH1X05) |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand the key concepts in two foundational areas of physics - quantum physics and electromagnetic properties of matter
- LO2. apply these concepts to develop models, and to solve qualitative and quantitative problems in scientific and engineering contexts, using appropriate mathematical and computing techniques as necessary
- LO3. understand the nature of scientific measurement and skills in the measurement of physical quantities and the handling of data
- LO4. find and analyse information and judge its reliability and significance
- LO5. communicate scientific information appropriately, both orally and through written work
- LO6. engage in team and group work for scientific investigations and for the process of learning
- LO7. demonstrate a sense of responsibility, ethical behaviour and independence as a learner and as a scientist.
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