Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Engineering
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Physics of MotionUnit Code
SCP1111Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit develops techniques used in describing and predicting the motion of material objects. Topics include projectile motion, circular motion, momentum and collisions, work and energy, rotation of rigid bodies, statics, oscillatory motion and gravitation.
Prerequisite Rule
((Students must pass 1 units from SCP1132, SCP1134 OR Scaled Score in PHY3A/3B > 49.99 OR Scaled Score in PHY3 > 49.99) AND (Students must pass 1 units from MAT1108, MAT1137 OR Scaled Score in MAT3A/3B > 49.99))
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Apply process and problem solving skills in dealing with conceptual and experimental situations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in handling a range of physics equipment used to make measurements of mechanical phenomena.
- Describe, explain and apply concepts, theories and principles relating to the motion of material objects.
Unit Content
- KINEMATICS: Measurement, vectors and scalars, displacement, velocity, acceleration, kinematic equations, freely falling bodies, projectile motion. Coordinate systems, frames of reference. Uniform circular motion, tangential and radial acceleration.
- FORCE AND ENERGY: Newton's three laws of motion, inertial mass, weight, frictional forces, centripetal force, fictitious forces. Work done, kinetic energy, power. Conservative and non-conservative forces, potential energy, conservation of energy, gravitational and elastic potential energy. Linear momentum, impulse, collisions, centre of mass, conservation of linear momentum.
- ROTATION OF RIGID BODIES: Angular velocity, angular acceleration, rotational kinematics, rotational kinetic energy, moments of inertia, torque, rolling motion, angular momentum, conservation of angular momentum.
- MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: Static equilibrium, centre of gravity, elastic properties of solids: Young's modulus, shear modulus, bulk modulus. Simple harmonic motion, mass on a spring, pendulum, energy, relationship to uniform circular motion, damping. Universal law of gravitation, motion of the planets, gravitational field and potential energy. Fluid statics, Archimedes' principle, fluid dynamics.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, tutorials, and laboratory experiments.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Test | Quizzes | 25% |
| Laboratory Work ^ | Laboratory performance | 25% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
Text References
- ^ Serway, R.A., & Jewett, J.W. (2015). Physics for scientists and engineers. (9th ed.). Belmont, USA: Brooks/Cole-Cengage Learning. Note: The text is available in a number of different formats, including in both hardcopy and eBook formats. You should consult the class Blackboard website as to which format of the text is most suitable for you before purchasing a copy.
- Giancoli, D. C. (2008). Physics for scientists and engineers with modern physics (4th ed.). New Jersey, NJ: Pearson Prentice-Hall.
- Young, H.D., & Freedman, R.A. (2008). University physics (12th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Pearson Addison-Wesley.
- Serway, R., Jewett, J.W., Wilson, K., & Wilson, A. (2013). Physics, Volume 1 (Asia-Pacific Ed.). CENGAGE Learning.
- Tipler, P. A., & Mosca, G. (2008). Physics for scientists and engineers with modern physics (6th ed.). New York, NY: W. H. Freeman and Company.
- Halliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. (2011). Fundamentals of physics extended (9th ed.). New York, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
- Kirkup, L. (1994). Experimental methods: an introduction to the analysis and presentation of data. Milton, Queensland: John Wiley.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Engineering
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Physics of MotionUnit Code
SCP1111Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit develops techniques used in describing and predicting the motion of material objects. Topics include projectile motion, circular motion, momentum and collisions, work and energy, rotation of rigid bodies, statics, oscillatory motion and gravitation.
Prerequisite Rule
((Students must pass 1 units from SCP1132, SCP1134 OR Scaled Score in PHY3A/3B > 49.99 OR Scaled Score in PHY3 > 49.99) AND (Students must pass 1 units from MAT1108, MAT1137 OR Scaled Score in MAT3A/3B > 49.99))
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Apply process and problem solving skills in dealing with conceptual and experimental situations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in handling a range of physics equipment used to make measurements of mechanical phenomena.
- Describe, explain and apply concepts, theories and principles relating to the motion of material objects.
Unit Content
- KINEMATICS: Measurement, vectors and scalars, displacement, velocity, acceleration, kinematic equations, freely falling bodies, projectile motion. Coordinate systems, frames of reference. Uniform circular motion, tangential and radial acceleration.
- FORCE AND ENERGY: Newton's three laws of motion, inertial mass, weight, frictional forces, centripetal force, fictitious forces. Work done, kinetic energy, power. Conservative and non-conservative forces, potential energy, conservation of energy, gravitational and elastic potential energy. Linear momentum, impulse, collisions, centre of mass, conservation of linear momentum.
- ROTATION OF RIGID BODIES: Angular velocity, angular acceleration, rotational kinematics, rotational kinetic energy, moments of inertia, torque, rolling motion, angular momentum, conservation of angular momentum.
- MECHANICAL SYSTEMS: Static equilibrium, centre of gravity, elastic properties of solids: Young's modulus, shear modulus, bulk modulus. Simple harmonic motion, mass on a spring, pendulum, energy, relationship to uniform circular motion, damping. Universal law of gravitation, motion of the planets, gravitational field and potential energy. Fluid statics, Archimedes' principle, fluid dynamics.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, tutorials, and laboratory experiments.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Test | Quizzes | 25% |
| Laboratory Work ^ | Laboratory performance | 25% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
Text References
- ^ Serway, R.A., & Jewett, J.W. (2015). Physics for scientists and engineers. (9th ed.). Belmont, USA: Brooks/Cole-Cengage Learning. Note: The text is available in a number of different formats, including in both hardcopy and eBook formats. You should consult the class Blackboard website as to which format of the text is most suitable for you before purchasing a copy.
- Giancoli, D. C. (2008). Physics for scientists and engineers with modern physics (4th ed.). New Jersey, NJ: Pearson Prentice-Hall.
- Young, H.D., & Freedman, R.A. (2008). University physics (12th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Pearson Addison-Wesley.
- Serway, R., Jewett, J.W., Wilson, K., & Wilson, A. (2013). Physics, Volume 1 (Asia-Pacific Ed.). CENGAGE Learning.
- Tipler, P. A., & Mosca, G. (2008). Physics for scientists and engineers with modern physics (6th ed.). New York, NY: W. H. Freeman and Company.
- Halliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. (2011). Fundamentals of physics extended (9th ed.). New York, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
- Kirkup, L. (1994). Experimental methods: an introduction to the analysis and presentation of data. Milton, Queensland: John Wiley.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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