Course Title: Fields and Relativity
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Fields and Relativity
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
PHYS2069 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
135H Applied Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010 |
Course Coordinator: Professor James Macnae
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3401
Course Coordinator Email: james.macnae@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Availability: contact via email for appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
The course assumes VCE Physics or equivalent as a prerequisite.
Course Description
This course will give students an introduction to the physics of electromagnetism, relativity and quantum physics, which are essential knowledge components of physics. Special emphasis is placed on the ‘field’ concept and its importance in all areas of continuum physics.
The course has lecture, tutorial and practical components designed to engage students in discussion, problem solving and laboratory work related to the knowledge areas covered.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
After completing this course the student will:
- have a foundation of knowledge in the areas of electromagnetism, quantum mechanics and relativity (developing the knowledge capability dimension)
- be able to analyse and solve problems in the areas of electromagnetism, quantum mechanics and relativity (developing the critical analysis and problem solving capability dimension)
- be able to conduct experiments, analyse data and report results in written form. (developing the technical capability and communication dimensions)
Overview of Learning Activities
Learning will occur through a series of lectures (knowledge), tutorial discussions, (critical analysis and problem solving), written and on-line assignments and laboratory experiments (technical capability and communication) designed to illustrate the course knowledge content from a variety of viewpoints and develop the specific capabilities mentioned.
Overview of Learning Resources
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub and through the Mastering Physics website, and will be provided with copies of additional materials in class. Access to the textbook Physics for scientists and engineers with its associated workbook by Randall D. Knight is essential in order to be able to complete this course. Students will also use laboratory equipment and computer software within the School during project and assignment work.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment will be through assignments and tests, laboratory practice and reports, and an end of semester examination. These assessment tasks will be designed to assess the development of the capabilities referred to above.