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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. These prerequisites may be replaced by other background as approved by Head of Department
PHYS114, PHYS115
PHYS114
Jenni Adams
Phys102 is a valuable course for students advancing in physical sciences and engineering who need to develop a good understanding of electromagnetism and concepts of modern physics. It is a prerequisite for entry in 200 level physics and astronomy courses. We will be offering Phys102 over the summer semester. The course will be offered as an online course with attendance only required during two weeks of January (the weeks starting 16th and 23rd January) and at the three-hour exam (date to be confirmed). Online resources will be provided which will allow the course to be taken remotely with an online connection help session available for assistance. Weekly drop-in help sessions will also be available for those students in Christchurch. Four compulsory laboratory experiments will be held during the weeks 16th and 23rd January, as well as a research placement session in one of our leading research groups with possible topics in astronomy, atmospheric physics, cosmology, particle physics, nanotechnology, medical physics and advanced material development. During these weeks, there will also be revision lecture sessions and extra help sessions. Assessment will be based on self-paced online assignments, laboratory work and the three-hour exam. For further information please contact the course coordinator Jenni Adams jenni.adams@canterbury.ac.nz
Domestic fee $901.00
International fee $4,863.00
* 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 .