| Semester 1, 2020 Online | |
| Short Description: | Physics 1 |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Sciences |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 010301 - Physics |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Other requisites
It is assumed that students will have mathematical skills (including algebra and calculus) to the equivalent of Queensland Mathematics B standard.
Rationale
Physics is about the natural laws governing our universe of matter, energy, space and time. Because physics deals with the fundamental laws of nature, it is a dynamic science helping us understand everything from the subatomic world of quarks to the behaviour of the universe as a whole, and from the momentary interactions of two atoms to the history of the cosmos. Physics teaches us that a small set of profound natural laws can be used to make sense of the complexities of the world around us. Physics is also the science underpinning much of our technology, and is embedded into the design of things we use every day. An understanding of physics can benefit professionals working in a wide range of careers. For example, science educators can explain natural phenomena to their students; engineers can learn the physical principles at work in technology; biomedical scientists can appreciate the physics underpinning everything from human movement to molecular interactions. Physics is literally universal in its application.
Synopsis
Physics is about the fundamental natural laws governing our universe. Taken as a whole, physics can be considered as the behaviour of just two fundamental quantities (space-time and mass-energy) in the presence of just four fundamental forces (gravitational, electromagnetic and strong and weak nuclear forces). Using physics, a small set of profound natural laws thus can be used to make sense of the complexities of the natural world, as well as the design and operation of our technology. Physics can be divided into different fields of study, with "classical physics" covering mechanics, acoustics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and optics, and "modern physics" encompassing relativity and the quantum mechanics of light of matter. This course is called Physics 1 as it examines the conceptual basis of mechanics, acoustics and thermodynamics, and is a companion course to Physics 2, which covers electromagnetism, optics and modern physics. In this course students are provided with a comprehensive introduction to key concepts for physical science students, and obtain practice with relevant calculus based problem solving and experiments.
Objectives
On completion of this course students will be able to:
- Discuss key fundamental concepts in classical mechanics;
- Understand the physical basis of oscillations, waves and fluids;
- Discuss key fundamental concepts in thermodynamics;
- Solve numerical problems in physics;
- Conduct and interpret basic physics experiments.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mechanics | 20.00 |
| 2. | Oscillations, Waves, and Fluids | 20.00 |
| 3. | Thermodynamics | 20.00 |
| 4. | Problem-solving in physics | 20.00 |
| 5. | Experimental physics | 20.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=PHY1104)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
(ISBN 9781119563273.)
Reference materials
(ISBN-10: 0-321-50130-6, ISBN-13:978-0-321-50130-1 /product/0,3110,080532187X,00.html.)
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Examinations | 2.00 |
| Experiments | 24.00 |
| Online Lectures | 24.00 |
| Online Tutorials | 24.00 |
| Private 精东传媒app | 76.00 |
| Quizzes | 24.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | 40 | 20 | 10 Mar 2020 | (see note 1) |
| Report 1 | 100 | 10 | 02 Apr 2020 | |
| Report 2 | 100 | 10 | 21 May 2020 | |
| Take Home Exam | 60 | 60 | End S1 | (see note 2) |
Notes
- Quiz due dates will be provided on 精东传媒app desk.
- This will be an open examination. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their course examiner via 精东传媒appDesk. The examination date will be available via UConnect when the official examination timetable has been released.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures and tutorials) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.
Requirements after S1 2020:
To complete the quizzes satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for them. To complete the examination satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for the examination. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Requirements after S1 2020:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course (i.e. the Primary Hurdle), and have satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), i.e. the end of semester examination by achieving at least 40% of the weighted marks available for that assessment item.
Supplementary assessment may be offered where a student has undertaken all of the required summative assessment items and has passed the Primary Hurdle but failed to satisfy the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), or has satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised) but failed to achieve a passing Final Grade by 5% or less of the total weighted Marks.
To be awarded a passing grade for a supplementary assessment item (if applicable), a student must achieve at least 50% of the available marks for the supplementary assessment item as per the Assessment Procedure (point 4.4.2). -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: An Open Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material and a calculator during the examination
Requirements after S1 2020:
Candidates are allowed access only to specific materials during a Restricted Examination. The only materials that candidates may use in the restricted examination for this course are:
writing materials (non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination);
unmarked non electronic translation dictionary (but not technical dictionary);
calculators which cannot hold textual information (students must indicate on their examination paper the make and model of any calculator(s) they use during the examination). -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: The details regarding deferred/supplementary examinations will be communicated at a later date
Requirements after S1 2020:
Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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The due date for assignments is the date by which a student must despatch an assignment to the USQ. The onus is on the students to provide proof of the despatch date, if requested by the Examiner. Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be produced within 48 hours if required by the Examiner.
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Harvard (AGPS) is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use Harvard (AGPS) style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (AGPS) style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide.