Subject description
Vectors and their applications; an introduction to the physical laws of electricity and magnetism, leading to an explanation of the generation of electromagnetic waves and some basic ideas in communication theory. Electric charge and Coulomb's law, electric fields, potential differences, capacitance, dielectrics and relative permittivity, electric current, resistance, Ohm's 'law', … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Other
Equivalence
PHYS143 - Physics For Engineers
DENG006 - Physics for Engineers
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Have a greater understanding of the physical laws and how to apply them. Understand and demonstrate how the various physical laws are derived from fundamental principles.
2.
Apply these laws and principles to solve problems at the level of those problems given as examples or assignments in this subject. Demonstrate their ability to solve written and experimental problems in the topic areas in the program listed below.
3.
Be able to use online Information and Communication Technologies.
4.
Operate effectively as a member of a team in a laboratory and engineering setting.
5.
Identify, gather, retrieve, evaluate and operate on textual, graphical and numerical information as applied to the study and practice of physics and engineering.
6.
Use critical thinking to analyse and solve problems in any practical environment using the skills learnt.
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To encourage self-directed application of the body of knowledge that can be used and extended to the study and application of science and engineering.
Assessment details
Final exam
In-session exams
Computer assignments (WileyPlus)
Pre-lab tests
Laboratories and written reports
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.
Contact details
Faculty contact