Program Overview

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EPPHYS252 - Modern Physics

Course Description

Modern Physics prepares students for the undergraduate study in science and engineering by developing a broad understanding of physics at the introductory level. It covers the basic concepts of force and energy, electromagnetism, atoms and space.

Course Content

• Measurement and vectors
• Force and motion
• Work and energy
• Electric forces and fields
• Potential, current and power
• Electric circuits
• Magnetic fields and currents
• Waves and light
• The structure of atoms and nuclei
• Nuclear fusion and fission
• Space and astrophysics
• Experimental methods

Enrolment Rules

This course is not available to students who have completed the following course(s):

• EPPHYS308

Enrolment Requirements

Assumed Knowledge

Year 10 level mathematics, including (but not limited to) scientific notation, basic algebra and trigonometry.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify, describe, and explain the fundamental principles of physics.
2. Solve problems using the principles of physics with appropriate mathematics.
3. Communicate problem solving ideas and methods through diagrams, words, and logical mathematical processes.
4. Develop hands-on experimental skills of measurement and analysis in a laboratory setting.

Availability

Semester 1

• Location: Callaghan
• Delivery mode: Face to Face

Semester 2

• Location: Callaghan
• Delivery mode: Face to Face

Contact Hours

Lecture

• Offerings: F2F-CAL-SEM1, F2F-CAL-SEM2
• Duration: 2 hour(s) per week
• Number of sessions: 13 week(s)
• Starting week: 1
• Delivery mode: Face to Face On Campus

Tutorial

• Offerings: F2F-CAL-SEM1, F2F-CAL-SEM2
• Duration: 1 hour(s) per week
• Number of sessions: 12 week(s)
• Starting week: 1
• Delivery mode: Face to Face On Campus

Assessments

• In Class Quizzes: 34% weighting, individual work
• Online quizzes: 16% weighting, individual work
• Final Examination: 50% weighting, individual work

Course Details

• Study level: Enabling
• Course level: Enabling
• Units: 10
• College: Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre
• School: Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre