Course overview
This calculus-based course following Physics 1A further develops a student's knowledge and understanding of the fundamental laws and principles of physics and their practical applications. Topics covered will include rotational physics and dynamics, waves, optics, special relativity, and quantum physics.
- Rigid Body Mechanics
- Waves & Optics
- Relativity & Quantum Physics
Course learning outcomes
- Qualitatively describe, explain and predict the behaviour of simple physical systems, using the fundamental laws, principles, and concepts across a range of physics topics, including rotational dynamics, oscillations, waves, optics, relativity and quantum physics.
- Quantitatively analyse and solve simple physical systems using structured problem-solving techniques, mathematical methods and computational techniques.
- Apply scientific methods experimentally and analyse the resulting experimental data, accounting for uncertainties inherent within the experimental methods, techniques, and equipment used.
- Document the processes and approaches used, and solution arrived at, when solving problems and working in an experimental or laboratory environment.
- Present and convey scientific and technical information in the form of a poster or video, acknowledging and referencing work other than their own.
- Work cooperatively in a team to solve theoretical and practical problems.
Degree list
The following degrees include this course