Course Title: Materials Physics
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Materials Physics
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
PHYS2179 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2020, Sem 1 2021 |
Course Coordinator: Professor Dougal McCulloch
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3391
Course Coordinator Email: dougal.mcculloch@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 014.07.002
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment, by email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
It is assumed that you have acquired the knowledge and capabilities developed in PHYS2122 Mechanics.
Course Description
This is a second-year core course aiming to provide intermediate level understanding of materials physics including structure and phase behaviour of materials, their mechanical, optical and electrical properties and their classification for applications.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
PLO-1 Understanding science
PLO-1.1 You will demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and an ability to apply the scientific method in practice.
PLO-1.3 You will demonstrate an understanding of the role and importance of evidence in the continuous evolution of scientific knowledge.
PLO-3 Inquiry and Problem Solving
PLO-3.3 You will be able to choose appropriate tools and methods to solve scientific problems within your area of specialisation.
PLO-3.4 You will demonstrate well-developed problem solving skills, applying your knowledge and using your ability to think analytically and creatively.
PLO-3.5 You will possess an ability to accurately record, analyse, interpret and critically evaluate your research findings.
PLO-4 Communication
PLO-4.1 You will be able to communicate the solution to a problem or the results of a scientific investigation using effective oral, written and presentation skills.
PLO-5 Personal and professional responsibility
PLO-5.1 You will develop a capacity for independent and self-directed work.
PLO-5.2 You will work responsibly, safely, legally and ethically.
PLO-5.3 You will develop an ability to work collaboratively.
On successful completion of this course you should be able to:
- Have an intermediate level of knowledge in the areas of materials physics.
- Be able to analyse and solve problems in the area of materials physics in a timely manner.
- Ability to carry out, process and communicate the results of experiments in materials physics.
Overview of Learning Activities
Learning will occur through a series of lectures, tutorial discussions and laboratory classes. Written and on-line assignments will test your knowledge of the course content throughout the semester.
Overview of Learning Resources
The RMIT library contains many excellent supporting reference books describing Materials Physics. RMIT students can access excellent e-text resources that support the course without charge. Particulars will be given out at the start of the course. You will be able to access course information and learning materials through Canvas and will be provided with copies of additional materials in class.
Overview of Assessment
This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Assignments
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2
Assessment Task 2: Skills and capability assessments
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2
Assessment Task 3: Laboratory
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLO 3