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Title: GAS2391, Physics
Institution: Monash University, Australia

Level:
Degree.

Description:
Aims:
To consolidate and extend the fundamental physics of first level units and develop concepts and techniques of Applied Physics.

Unit outline:
The major part of this unit involves a study of Electronics for Instrumentation and Quantum and Radiation Physics.

The Electronics include AC and DC circuit theory, input and output parameters of electronic devices, power supplies, transducer and operational amplifiers. The Quantum section includes Wave Particle Duality, Wave Mechanics and applications while the Radiation section includes Nuclear Physics, Elementary Particles, Detection, Shielding and Radiation Health Physics.

Assessment is by test and assignments (70%) and laboratory work (30%).
Prerequisite(s): GAS1384.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Applied Science.


Languages:
English

Media and methods employed: Printed text.
Printed correspondence texts prepared by/for institution, lectures, tutorials, study guides, case study. group activities, optional weekend schools.

Administrative information:
This is a 6 credit course and requires up to 10 hours study each week.

Classification:
070430 PHYSICS
060227 ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Date: 31 October 1995 bb
Source: 1996 Distance Education Courses

© 1999 International Centre for Distance Learning, The Open University

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