Courses & Units
Physics 1B KYA102
Introduction
The unit KYA102 Physics 1B is the second semester unit designed for students who intend to proceed with further studies in Physics in later years, or who will be proceeding to other courses for which a strong Physics background is required. It provides broad coverage of the fundamentals of electromagnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, light and optics, and waves. Students who do not have a passing grade in the first semester KYA101 unit can continue with KYA102; however, both KYA101 and 102 are prerequisites for the second year physics units.
Summary
| Unit name | Physics 1B |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KYA102 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Physics |
| Coordinator | Professor Stas Shabala |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
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Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 21/7/2025 | 19/8/2025 | 8/9/2025 | 26/10/2025 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain basic physical concepts in electromagnetism, relativity, atomic and nuclear physics, and optics.
- Describe the behaviour of electric and magnetic systems by applying mathematical and physics techniques.
- Describe the behaviour of relativistic, atomic, nuclear and optical systems by applying mathematical and physics techniques.
- Test physics hypotheses with experiments and data analysis, and communicate the results and their implications.
Fee Information
2025 fee information will be available in September.
Requisites
Prerequisites
PHY415115 Physics (or KYA004 or KYA103) and MTM415117 Mathematics Methods (or KMA003 or KMA100) or TCE score of 80 or more (subject to counselling and approval by Head of Physics)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: 3 lectures/week x13 weeks, 1 tutorial/week x12 weeks, 3 hour lab session/week x7 weeks. Off Campus: As for on-campus. Lectures are recorded and a specific off-campus tutorial session will be arranged. Off-campus students will also need to attend a practical session which is done over a two or three day block in week 11 of semester in Hobart. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Assignments (20%)|Practicals (20%)|Topic tests (20%)|Examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | "Fundamentals of Physics" by Halliday, Resnick and Walker, any edition from 8th upwards. |
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