Courses & Units

Physics 1B KYA102

Hobart

Introduction

The unit KYA102 Physics 1B is the second semester unit designed for students who intend to proceed with further studies in Physics in later years, or who will be proceeding to other courses for which a strong Physics background is required. It provides broad coverage of the fundamentals of solid body and fluid mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics, light and optics, and oscillations and waves. Students who do not have a passing grade in the first semester KYA101 unit can continue with KYA102; however, both KYA101 and 102 are prerequisites for the second year physics units.

Summary

Unit name	Physics 1B
Unit code	KYA102
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Physics
Coordinator	Associate Professor Stanislav (Stas) Shabala
Available as an elective?
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2	On-Campus	Off-Campus	International International	Domestic Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	12/7/2021	10/8/2021	30/8/2021	17/10/2021

* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

using appropriate terminology, describe basic physical concepts in atomic and nuclear physics, oscillations and waves, optics and properties of matter.
formulate physical problems in the areas of atomic and nuclear physics, waves and oscillations, optics and properties of matter, and apply mathematical techniques to solve them.
describe the assumptions and limitations underpinning physics theories.
analyse and interpret experimental results to identify evidence for and against physics hypotheses.
report scientific information to colleagues and lay audiences using oral, written, numerical and graphic communication.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
010301	$993.00	$993.00	not applicable	$2,701.00

Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Requisites

Prerequisites

PHY415115 Physics (or KYA004) and MTM415117 Mathematics Methods (or KMA003) or TCE score of 80 or more (subject to counselling and approval by Head of Physics)

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KYA171 AND KYA172

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus: 3 lectures, 8 x 3 hr labs, 1 tutorial, weekly (13 wks) Off Campus: Lectures are recorded and a specific off-campus tutorial session will be arranged. Off-campus students will also need to attend a practical session which is done over a two or three day block in week 11 of semester in Hobart.
Assessment	Assignments (10%)\|Practicals (15%)\|Test 1 (15%)\|Test 2 (15%)\|Examination (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Teaching Pattern

On Campus: 3 lectures, 8 x 3 hr labs, 1 tutorial, weekly (13 wks)

Off Campus: Lectures are recorded and a specific off-campus tutorial session will be arranged. Off-campus students will also need to attend a practical session which is done over a two or three day block in week 11 of semester in Hobart.

Assessment

Assignments (10%)|Practicals (15%)|Test 1 (15%)|Test 2 (15%)|Examination (45%)

Timetable

View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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