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PHYS1003: Physics 1 (Technological) (2019 - Semester 2)
| Unit: | PHYS1003: Physics 1 (Technological) (6 CP) |
| Mode: | Normal-Day |
| On Offer: | Yes |
| Level: | Junior |
| Faculty/School: | School of Physics |
| Unit Coordinator/s: | |
| Session options: | Semester 2 |
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| Site(s) for this Unit: |
http://assign3.chem.usyd.edu.au/uos_outlines/make_pdf.cfm?unit=PHYS1003&print=no |
| Campus: | Camperdown/Darlington |
| Pre-Requisites: | None. |
| Co-Requisites: | Recommended concurrent Units of Study: MATH (1003/1903), MATH (1005/1905). |
| Prohibitions: | PHYS1004, PHYS1902 |
| Brief Handbook Description: | PHYS 1003 is the second part of an overview of physics at Junior level commenced in PHYS 1001 and PHYS 1002. Together with either PHYS 1001 or PHYS 1002 and 12 credit points of Junior Mathematics, PHYS 1003 provides the necessary background knowledge and practice of scientific skills for students who wish to enrol in intermediate units of study in physics, in the environmental, medical and life sciences, or in engineering. Course Aims: The focus of this unit is to introduce you to the key concepts in three foundation areas of physics: electromagnetism, fluids, and quantum phenomena, using technological applications familiar to students of engineering and the physical sciences, for example, the lift on aeroplane wings and metal detectors. The unit is designed to help you develop appropriate methods of study that will allow you to become an independent learner, capable of organising new information into a coherent conceptual framework and applying it in both familiar and unfamiliar situations. In the accompanying laboratory segment, students are introduced to basic skills in the use of electrical measuring instruments and work in teams to plan, carry out and report on an independent scientific investigation. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | HSC Physics or PHYS (1001 or 1002 or 1901) or equivalent. |
| Additional Notes: | It is recommended that PHYS (1001 or 1002 or 1901) be completed before this unit |
| Lecturer/s: |
A/Prof Wheatland, Mike
Dr Bryant, Julia Prof Green, Anne |
| Timetable: | PHYS1003 Timetable |
| T&L Activities: | More details available at http://assign3.chem.usyd.edu.au/uos_outlines/make_pdf.cfm?unit=PHYS1003&print=no |
Learning outcomes are the key abilities and knowledge that will be assessed in this unit. They are listed according to the course goal supported by each. See Assessment Tab for details how each outcome is assessed.
(8) Professional Effectiveness and Ethical Conduct (Level 1)
1. a sense of responsibility, ethical behaviour and independence as a learner and as a scientist.
(7) Project and Team Skills (Level 1)
2. the ability to engage in team and group work for scientific investigations and for the process of learning;
(6) Communication and Inquiry/ Research (Level 1)
3. the ability to communicate scientific information appropriately, both orally and through written work;
4. the ability to find and analyse information and judge its reliability and significance;
(1) Maths/ Science Methods and Tools (Level 1)
5. basic experimental skills in the use of electrical measuring instruments and the ability to devise and carry out a scientific investigation that includes measuring physical quantities, analysis and interpretation of results;
6. the ability to apply these concepts to develop models, and to solve qualitative and quantitative problems in scientific and engineering contexts with particular reference to applications in modern technology ;
7. an understanding of the key concepts of the behaviour of fluids, electric and magnetic fields, and the fundamental concepts of quantum physics and its application to technology;
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| Policies & Procedures: | Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism
We will NOT accept assessments that are simply copied. Copying the work of another person without acknowledgment is plagiarism and contrary to University policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism http://sydney.edu.au/ab/policies/Academic_Honesty_Cwk.pdf"> http://sydney.edu.au/ab/policies/Academic_Honesty_Cwk.pdf Academic Dishonesty means seeking to obtain or obtaining academic advantage (for example, in assessments) by dishonest or unfair means or knowingly assisting another student to do so. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to: (a) recycling – that is, the resubmission for assessment of work that is the same, or substantially the same, as Work previously submitted for assessment in the same or in a different unit of study (except in the case of legitimate resubmission with the approval of the examiner for purposes of improvement); (b) fabrication of data; (c) the engagement of another person to complete or contribute to an assessment or examination in place of the student, whether for payment or otherwise or accepting such an engagement from another student; (d) communication, whether by speaking or some other means, to other candidates during an examination; (e) bringing into an examination forbidden material such as textbooks, notes, calculators or computers; (f) attempting to read other student’s work during an examination; (g) writing an examination or test paper, or consulting with another person about the examination or test, outside the confines of the examination room without permission; (h) copying from other students during examinations; (i) Inappropriate use of electronic devices to access information during examinations. Plagiarism means presenting another person’s work as one’s own work by presenting, copying or reproducing it without acknowledgement of the source. Plagiarism is a form of Academic Dishonesty, but is treated separately. Plagiarism includes presenting work for assessment, publication, or otherwise, that includes: (a) phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or longer extracts from published or unpublished work (including from the Internet) without acknowledgement of the source; or (b) the work of another person, without acknowledgement of the source and presented in a way that exceeds the boundaries of legitimate cooperation. Consideration of factors affecting your study If your academic performance in a Science Faculty unit of study is adversely affected by illness or some other serious event, such as an accident, you should notify the Faculty of Science Student Information Office (level 2 of the Carslaw building) within 7 days after the period for which consideration is sought, by completing an Application for Special Consideration with accompanying documentation. This is especially important if you miss an examination. If you have another reason for the Science Faculty to take account of your circumstances - religious commitments, legal commitments (e.g. Jury duty), elite sporting or cultural commitments (representing the University, state or country), or Australian Defence Force commitments (e.g. Army Reserve) - you should notify the Faculty of Science Student Information Office (level 2 of the Carslaw building) at least 7 days BEFORE the period for which consideration is sought, by completing an Application for Special Arrangements with accompanying documentation. These two forms of Consideration should cover most allowable circumstances. However, if you have another reason for requiring the School of Physics to take account of your circumstances, you should notify the School of Physics Student Services Office immediately. You should not submit an application of any type if
Students unsure what type of Consideration is appropriate, or unhappy with a Consideration decision, should consult the Physics Student Services Office. UNIVERSITY POLICIES For full details of applicable university policies and procedures, see the Policies Online site at http://sydney.edu.au/policy"> http://sydney.edu.au/policy Academic Policies relevant to student assessment, progression and coursework:
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| Online Course Content: | http://assign3.chem.usyd.edu.au/uos_outlines/make_pdf.cfm?unit=PHYS1003&print=no |
| Note on Resources: |
Textbook
The lecture modules are based on the textbook:
Young, H.D. and Freedman, R.A. (2008). University Physics (with Modern Physics). 12th edition, Addison -Wesley.
Laboratory Manual
The laboratory segment of the unit is covered by:
PHYS 1003 Physics 1 (Technological) Semester 2, Circuits and Projects Laboratory Manual, prepared by the School of Physics
Textbooks and laboratory manuals can be purchased at the Co-op Bookshop.
Depending on your choice of units, the textbook you need may be different in first and second semesters. We will facilitate exchange of textbooks between students to ensure you only need buy one textbook for the year. See the Physics Student Services Office.
Lecture Module Outlines
There is a Module Outline for each of the three lecture modules listing specific objectives that define what you should learn and understand about the detailed content of each chapter of the textbook. Understanding a term or concept means that you should be able to:
The University provides you with email access based on your username. We may use this email address to provide you with important information regarding this unit of study. We expect you to periodically read your email account or to forward mail from it to an account you do read (eg a hotmail account). Where to go for help If you need help, you can:
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Note that the "Weeks" referred to in this Schedule are those of the official university semester calendar https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
| Week | Description |
| Week 3 | Assessment Due: Electricity and Magnetism - Assignment 1 and Tutorial Questions |
| Week 5 | Assessment Due: Electricity and Magnetism - Assignment 2 and Tutorial Questions |
| Week 7 | Assessment Due: Electricity and Magnetism - Assignment 3 and Tutorial Questions |
| Week 8 | Assessment Due: Laboratory Circuits test |
| Week 9 | Assessment Due: Fluids - Assignment 4 and Tutorial Questions |
| Week 11 | Assessment Due: Quantum Physics - Assignment 5 and Tutorial Questions |
| Week 13 | Assessment Due: Quantum Physics - Assignment 6 and Tutorial Questions |
| Assessment Due: Laboratory Project | |
| Exam Period | Assessment Due: Final Examination |
Course Relations
The following is a list of courses which have added this Unit to their structure.
Course Goals
This unit contributes to the achievement of the following course goals:
| Attribute | Practiced | Assessed |
| (8) Professional Effectiveness and Ethical Conduct (Level 1) | No | 19.43% |
| (7) Project and Team Skills (Level 1) | No | 3.93% |
| (6) Communication and Inquiry/ Research (Level 1) | No | 27.09% |
| (1) Maths/ Science Methods and Tools (Level 1) | No | 49.75% |
These goals are selected from Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table 2018 which defines overall goals for courses where this unit is primarily offered. See Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table 2018 for details of the attributes and levels to be developed in the course as a whole. Percentage figures alongside each course goal provide a rough indication of their relative weighting in assessment for this unit. Note that not all goals are necessarily part of assessment. Some may be more about practice activity. See Learning outcomes for details of what is assessed in relation to each goal and Assessment for details of how the outcome is assessed. See Attributes for details of practice provided for each goal.
