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An essential course for students advancing in physical sciences and engineering who need a good understanding of electromagnetism and concepts of modern physics. The first section covers the E&M necessary to understand basic circuit theory, magnetic field concepts and finally applications such as power technology and electronics. The second section introduces aspects of modern physics such as quantum effects in atoms and materials, radioactivity and nuclear processes. Finally the course finishes with a section titled "How things work - the physics behind modern technology". A series of guest lecturers will elaborate on the physics behind applications such as radar, medical imaging, data storage, lasers, etc.
PHYS101. RP: These prerequisites may be replaced by other background as approved by Head of Department
PHYS114, PHYS115
PHYS114
These prerequisites may be replaced by other background as approved by Head of Department
Karen Pollard
Simon Brown and Martin Allen
For general course information in the Physics and Astronomy Department click here: http://www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/General.pdf
Serway, Raymond A. , Jewett, John W; Physics for scientists and engineers with modern physics ; 7th ed; Thomson/Brooks/Cole, 2008.
Goal of the CourseThe goal of this course is to provide foundation knowledge of Electricity and Magnetism, and Modern Physics for students advancing in physical sciences and engineering. Students will obtain basic competency in analysing and solving physical problems in these areas. They will also obtain basic physics laboratory skills and data techniques.Learning OutcomesStudents will:• Have developed and be able to demonstrate basic scientific competency to solve appropriate physics problems in the concepts of the course• Have developed and be able to demonstrate basic physics laboratory skills • Have developed and be able to demonstrate data recording and analysis associated with physics laboratories• Have developed and be able to demonstrate writing and associated communication skills.Summary of the Course ContentThe topics covered in this course are:• Review of electrostatics, electric field, potential, capacitance• Electric currents, resistance, DC circuits• Magnetic fields, induction,• Simple AC circuits• Applications of E&M, basic electronic components, introduction to digital• Modern physics, quantum and atomic physics, nuclear and particle physics.• The physics of machines and technology of modern society.
Domestic fee $777.00
International fee $4,375.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Physical & Chemical Sciences .