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Field and potentials (gravitational and electrostatic), dielectrics, D.C. circuit analysis, A.C. circuits, forced damped SHM, introductory quantum physics, conduction in solids, semiconductors, transistors.
This is a course for those advancing in physical science or engineering and for those who need a good understanding of electrical and quantum principles. SYLLABUSElectrostatics, dielectrics, D.C. circuits, magnetic fields, induction, A.C. circuits, introductory quantum physics, conduction in solids, semiconductors, transistors, radioactivity, elementary particles.
PHYS112 or PHYS113This may be replaced by a high achievement in Bursary Physics and Mathematics with Calculus, oran equivalent NCEA or other background approved by the HOD.
PHYS115, PHYS116 (prior to 2006)
Proposed dates for the course are:Mon Nov 27 to Fri Dec 15; Mon 8 Jan to Fri 26 JanMid Course Test Fri Dec 15 1-2 pm Lab Test Fri Jan 26Final Exam: Wed Jan 31 amEach week there are -two lectures per day Monday Wednesday Thursday.two tutorial sessions Monday and ThursdayTwo three hour laboratory sessions :a student will do 2 mornings or 2 afternoons:eitherTueday am plus Friday amorTuesday pm plus Friday pm
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ACADEMIC WRITING ASSESSMENT: All stage 1 Physics & Astronomy students are required to demonstrate that they can write clear, coherent English in a style appropriate to university level courses and technical reports. An Academic Writing Assessment Test will be given in the third week of the course and there will be two lectures in the second week to help you prepare for the test. Those who fail the test will have the opportunity to take a retest later in the semester. In the intervening time any student who has failed the initial test is strongly advised to seek assistance with writing and English skills as a failure to pass the test before the conclusion of the course will mean a failure in the course as a whole.If you score Fail(AWS) (1) the English Language Support Programme (ELSP) will be running a two-day lecture course in the April break (April 13th and 14th, 10:00 – 3:00 – enrol on level 7 of the central libary) covering the academic and essay writing skills. Check their website for details. http://www.cont.canterbury.ac.nz/english-language/index.shtml. Attending these lectures does not guarantee improvement; you will need to practise to improve.If you score Fail(BWS) (2) or Fail(BWS/AWS) (3) you will not be allowed to resit the assessment until the second term and you will need more help than the ELSP two-day lecture course in the April break can provide, although you may attend these lectures. Suitable courses could be sought from the University’s English Language Centre in Creyke Road or from an English Language School or from a private tutor. An information sheet outlining the requirements for a suitable course is available.(1) Fail(AWS) means your Academic Writing Skills are in need of improvement despite your basic written English being satisfactory. (2) Fail(BWS) means your Basic Writing Skills in English are inadequate for work at university level but your logical skills are satisfactory. (3) Fail (BWS/AWS) means you have to improve both your basic and academic writing skills.
Domestic fee $654.00
International fee $2,895.00
* 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 Physics and Astronomy .