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UNE unit code: PHYS208

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  • Trimester 1 - Online
24/7 online support
  • Yes
Intensive schools
  • Yes
Supervised exam
  • Yes
Credit points
  • 6

Unit information

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In this unit, you will study a topic taken from advanced physical sciences including computational physics, astrophysics, cosmology, plasma physics, fluid mechanics, superconductivity, particle and nuclear physics, quantum and classical mechanics, thermal and statistical physics, relativity, medical physics, sensor and wireless networks, technical sensing, electromagnetism and the history of physics.

We are currently offering the following topics:
1) Astrophysics and cosmology topic, which is more mathematically-oriented treatment of material than that covered in ASTY221.
2) Fluid Physics topic - explore the surprisingly complex world of fluids.

Contact the unit coordinator for advice on whether other topics will be offered.

Offerings

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Teaching period
Mode/location
Trimester 1Online

*Offering is subject to availability

Intensive schools

StartFinishDurationAttendanceOfferingsNotes
10 April 202413 April 20244 daysNon-Mandatory Intensive SchoolAll offeringsOffered in Trimester 1 (for the Astrophysics topic only)

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites
{PHYS131 and PHYS132 and (MATH101 or MTHS120) and (MATH102 or MTHS130)} OR Candidature in a postgraduate award OR Candidature in a BEd(InServConv) and permission of the Unit Coordinator.
Restrictions
ASTY221 (for Astrophysics topic only)

Notes

Not all topics will be offered each year. Currently the two topics "Astrophysics/Cosmology" and "Computational Quantum Physics and Chemistry" are being offered.  The students may consult the unit coordinator for advice on whether additional topics will be available. 

Candidates for a postgraduate award may seek permission from the unit coordinator to waive the pre-requisites

This unit is a repeatable unit.

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

Stephen Bosi

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. describe and discuss key aspects of the scientific models, theories and laws, and structures related to the chosen topic;
  2. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the nature and practice of physics as related to the chosen topic;
  3. demonstrate skills in the application and use of physics in relation to the chosen topic;
  4. demonstrate an appreciation of the broader implications of physics related to the chosen topic; and
  5. identify and discuss current issues associated with research and development in physics related to the chosen topic.

Assessment information

Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
Assessment 1Yes25%All offerings

Topic-based assignment comprising numerical and/or computational problems and/or written discussion.

Word count:  equiv 2000

Assessment 2Yes25%All offerings

Topic-based assignment comprising numerical and/or computational problems and/or written discussion.

Word count:  equiv 2000

Final ExaminationYes50%All offerings

It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit.

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Discovering the Universe International Edition

ISBN: 9781319248604

Comins, N.F., W.H. Freeman 11th ed. 2018

Note: This book is also available online through the Dixson Library as an e-book. This text - print or e-book- only applies to students studying the Astrophysics topic in PHYS208.

Text refers to: All offerings

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