Physics 2: Physical Science & Technology (PHYC10004)

Intended learning outcomes

To enable students to understand the importance of physical principles to the physical, technological and engineering sciences, and develop their capacity to:

• understand and explain the physics principles of fluids, electricity and magnetism, quantum, atomic and nuclear physics;
• apply these principles using logical reasoning, together with appropriate mathematical reasoning, to a variety of familiar and novel situations and problems in the physical, technological and engineering sciences;
• make considered and logical predictions of the outcomes of different physical situations in the context of the relevant physics principles; and
• acquire experimental data using a range of measurement instruments and interpret these data.

Generic skills

A student who completes this subject should be able to:

• explain their understanding of physics principles and applications lucidly, both in writing and orally;

• acquire and interpret experimental data and design experimental investigations;

• participate as an effective member of a group in tutorial discussions, laboratory and study groups;

• think independently and analytically, and direct his or her own learning; and

• manage time effectively in order to be prepared for regular practical and tutorial classes, tests and the examination.