Courses & Units
Waves and Kinetic Theory KYA211
Hobart
Introduction
Waves topics include oscillatory systems, the wave equation for vibrating wires, acoustic waves, electrical waves in coaxial cables or transmission lines. The Schrodinger wave equation and Fourier techniques for wave analysis will also be studied. Kinetic theory topics include molecular models of gases, Maxwell-Boltzmann and related distributions, real gases and gas laws, and applications to transport phenomena (thermal conductivity, diffusion, viscosity), gas flow and vacuum techniques. Laboratory sessions consider experimental data manipulation and error analysis, and experiments to study wave motion.
Summary
| Unit name | Waves and Kinetic Theory |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KYA211 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | Faculty of SET, AMC, IMAS School of Physical Sciences |
| Discipline | Mathematics and Physics |
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| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2018 | 23/3/2018 | 16/4/2018 | 3/6/2018 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2018 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2018 will be available from the 1st October 2017.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | Field of Education |
|---|
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
- KYA374
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 Lectures, 1 Tutorial, 1x3hr laboratory |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 50% Examination, 50% Internal assessment (including 2x1-hr mid semester tests) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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