Course overview
This calculus-based course following Physics 1A further develops a student's knowledge and understanding of the fundamental laws and principles of physics and their practical applications. Topics covered will include rotational physics and dynamics, waves, optics, special relativity, and quantum physics.
- Rigid Body Mechanics
- Waves & Optics
- Relativity & Quantum Physics
Course learning outcomes
- Qualitatively describe, explain and predict the behaviour of simple physical systems, using the fundamental laws, principles, and concepts across a range of physics topics, including rotational dynamics, oscillations, waves, optics, relativity and quantum physics.
- Quantitatively analyse and solve simple physical systems using structured problem-solving techniques, mathematical methods and computational techniques.
- Apply scientific methods experimentally and analyse the resulting experimental data, accounting for uncertainties inherent within the experimental methods, techniques, and equipment used.
- Document the processes and approaches used, and solution arrived at, when solving problems and working in an experimental or laboratory environment.
- Present and convey scientific and technical information in the form of a poster or video, acknowledging and referencing work other than their own.
- Work cooperatively in a team to solve theoretical and practical problems.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 54278
Section FR01
Size 150
Available 150
Class number 54279
Section PR01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 54281
Section PR03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 54282
Section PR04
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 54284
Section WS01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 54288
Section WS05
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 54290
Section WS07
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 54291
Section WS08
Size 20
Available 20
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