Physics 2 follows on from Physics 1, PHYS1101. It is an essential course for any student intending to study physics in later years as it introduces foundational knowledge in the areas of waves and optics, electromagnetism, least action principles, and special relativity. Applications to research, technology, and everyday life are disscussed. The course develops experimental and computational methods as parts of an integrated approach to physics. Lectures include problem solving activities.
This course together with Physics 1 provide the basis for further study of physics. They underpin the study at second year level of the core physics areas of: quantum mechanics, statistical and thermal physics, electromagnetism, and waves and optics.
Honours Pathway Option
An Honours Pathway option is offered.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements for this course students will:
1. Understand introductory special relativity, waves and optics, thermal physics, and Maxwell's equations for electric and magnetic fields.
2. Be able to apply physics principles to the solution of problems, including complex problems, and to the conduct of experiments.
3. Have a developed understanding of uncertainty in the context of physics, and how to handle it.
4. Have developed laboratory skills including equipment skills, data gathering, record keeping, data analysis, experiment design, and presentation.
5. Have developed computational skills and be able to apply them to solving problems.
Indicative Assessment
Assessment comprises:
Laboratory write-ups (30%; LO 2, 3, 4, 5)
Homework assignments (30%; LO 1, 2, 3, 5)
Lecture and tutorial activities (10%; LO 1, 2, 3)
Final exam (30%;LO1,2,3)
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Workload
Three lectures per week. Eight three hour laboratories. One tutorial per week.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
R. Chaby and B. Sherwood, Matter and Interactions.
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3096 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4146 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1525 | 20 Jul 2015 | 07 Aug 2015 | 31 Aug 2015 | 30 Oct 2015 | In Person | N/A |