PEC231: Modern Physics

This is a core unit in Physics at the second year level. Its aim is to study the basis of modern physics. Topics: special relativity wave mechanics, introductory quantum theory including one and three dimensional systems, matter as particles and waves, basic quantum theory for one and three dimensional systems, the hydrogen atom, atomic structure and chemical bonding. Students will be required to complete experimental projects during the unit.

Points	4
Enrolment Options	Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
Contact Time	Lectures: 2 hours per week; workshops: 2 hours per week. External: no attendance requirement.
Prerequisites	M161/MAS161 Calculus and Matrix Algebra and PEC152 Principles of Physics. Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.
Exclusions	Students who have successfully completed M211 Quantum Theory may not enrol in this unit for credit.
School	School of Engineering and Energy
Unit Coordinator	Dr Chris Creagh Position: Lecturer E-mail: C.Creagh@murdoch.edu.au Location: Murdoch Campus Physical Sciences Room 2.035 Phone: Prefix: +618 9360 6715
Unit Contacts	Contact Phone Prefix: +618 Location Explanation of Location Codes Teaching Period(s) Dr Chris Creagh Lecturer (C.Creagh@murdoch.edu.au) 9360 6715 Murdoch Campus Physical Sciences Room 2.035 MURDOCH S1: Internal (15/02/2010 - 11/06/2010)   MURDOCH S1: External (15/02/2010 - 11/06/2010)

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Key to Offshore Campus Location abbreviations: APMISIN Asia Pacific Management Institute (Singapore) CEJTOKYO Chiropractic Education Japan (Tokyo) JKURASHIKI NET Corporation (Kurashiki, Japan) KDUPG KDU College (Penang, Malaysia) KDUPJ KDU College (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia) SGP-REPOLY Republic Polytechnic (Singapore) SMANUFED Singapore Manufacturing Federation ZHENGZHOU Zhengzhou University (China)