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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit introduces the underlying physical principles of magnetism and quantum mechanics and semiconductors providing the necessary tools for understanding and solving problems related to electrical engineering and modern electrical and electronic devices. The content of the unit includes:
(1) Magnetism (magnetic fields and forces, Ampere's law, electromagnetic induction, ferromagnetism, complex permittivity);
(2) Introduction to quantum mechanics (the Schrödinger wave equation and its solutions for various potentials); and
(3) Electronic properties of materials (density of states, Fermi-Dirac statistics, semiconductors, currents and non-equilibrium conditions).
The content is explored with reference to a range of applications and physical contexts, including a series of laboratory tasks.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) analyse the concepts and physical principles related to magnetism, the foundations of quantum mechanics and electronic properties of materials; (2) communicate ideas, both orally and written, relating to related to magnetism, the foundations of quantum mechanics and electronic devices; (3) solve problems in a range of realistic situations relating to magnetism, the foundations of quantum mechanics and electronic properties of materials; (4) execute experiments relevant to magnetism and electronic devices; and; and (5) evaluate the results of an experiment to magnetism and electronic devices..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) in-semester tests and/or quizzes or project; (2) laboratory experiments and written reports; and (3) final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the laboratory experiments and written reports component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Vincent Wallace
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- andandand Enrolment inBachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
- Incompatibility
- PHYS2001 Quantum Physics and Electromagnetism
- Contact hours
- Lectures: 3-hours per week (in person and some pre-recorded lectures)
Laboratory: 6 x 3 hours
Practical Classes: 2-hour per week - Texts
This unit will be based on a number of recommended texts including:
Physics, Douglas C. Giancoli
Fundamentals of Physics, David Halliday, Jearl Walker, and Robert Resnick
Essential Quantum Mechanics for Electrical Engineers, Peter Deak
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.