Engineering Physics N

Course aim

To extend the student's knowledge and understanding of the basic laws, principles and concepts of modern physics and their practical applications.

Course content

Optics: nature of light, laws of geometrical optics, interference, diffraction and polarisation.

Electromagnetism: electromagnetic induction, Faraday’s law, Maxwell’s equations (integral form)

Modern Physics: introduction to quantum physics, quantum mechanics, atomic physics, solid state physics, nuclear physics, superconductivity.
Workshop Component: Interactive group problem solving, computer literacy, selected topic reinforcement.

Textbook(s)

Douglas C. Giancoli 2008, Physics for Scientists & Engineers (with Modern Physics), 4, Prentice Hall, NJ, USA

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	3 hrs x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hr x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hrs x 10 weeks
Workshop	1 hr x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	3 hrs x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hr x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hrs x 10 weeks
Workshop	1 hr x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Examination, Practical

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.