EZB115 College Physics I

Unit Outline: Dalian Teaching Period - 2 2027, Non-QUT location, Internal

Overview

Physics is a discipline that studies the basic structure, basic forms of motion, interactions and laws of matter, and is the basis for the study of other natural sciences and engineering technologies. It is the first of two units that will develop your knowledge and skills in classical and modern physics. This unit will help you establish an essential foundation in physics, develop scientific reasoning and methods to deal with complex problems, cultivate your spirit of exploration and innovation, and broaden your world view.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and theories of physics at an introduced level.
2. Apply theoretical and experimental methods of physics to solve problems at an introduced level.
3. Communicate methods and solutions to physics problems using written, online, graphical and mathematical techniques at an introduced level.
4. Display life long learning habits to understand the relationship between individuals and society.

Content

Learning Approaches

This unit provides a solid foundation and application, highlighting the understanding and mastery of basic concepts, linking theory with practice, and closely following the frontiers of physics. You will carry out relevant exercises, qualitative and quantitative analysis to develop your ability to establish physical images and use basic principles to analyse and solve problems.

In this unit you can expect to experience the following timetabled activities:

• Formal interactive lectures (3h per week throughout the 16 week teaching period). They will discuss important concepts and work through example problems relevant for your assessment. These activities are an important opportunity for you to interact directly with your teaching team, to familiarise yourself with best practice, and to ask help or clarification where needed. 

You will be provided with learning resources using DUT's LMS site for this unit, which you can access flexibly to prepare for your timetabled learning activities. Learning resources will introduce you to theoretical background and concepts in fundamental physics, along with example problems and real-world applications.

You will be expected to:

1. Prepare for timetabled activities by engaging with the learning resources available from the unit LMS site.
2. Engage with timetabled activities and ask questions.
3. Work on a wide variety of exercises and problems in your own time to consolidate material from timetabled activities.
4. Engage with your peers in a learning community to practise problem solving and then work independently to complete your assessment.

Feedback on Learning and Assessment

Immediate feedback from peers and teachers on concept development and problem-solving strategies will be given during tutorial sessions.

You will receive timely feedback on your assignments via the grading of the assessment items against pre-determined criteria which will be shared with you according to DUT requirements, along with written comments.

Assessment

Overview

Assessment in the unit has been designed to give you the opportunity to show your learning against the unit learning outcomes. You will solve problems using physical theories. You will use knowledge and skills to solve problems and report on your findings with reference to the physical theories.  

An Assessment Task Description, Assessment Detail, and marking Rubric will be provided for the Assignment.

You will sit an invigilated written examination to demonstrate your learning during the DUT central examination period.

Unit Grading Scheme

7- point scale

Assessment Tasks

Assessment: Assignment

You will submit an individual problem solving task to demonstrate your theoretical and practical knowledge and problem solving capability in the physics domain. 

This assessment is subject to DUT submission and assignment extensions policy.

Assessment: In--class written test

Before this in-class written test you will undertake an online MOOC quiz as practice. In this in-class written test you will demonstrate your theoretical and practical knowledge in the physics domain.

Assessment: Examination

You will be required to solve problems coherently demonstrating knowledge and skills in the physics domain.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.

The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.

You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.

Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.

Resources

Resource Materials

Prescribed text(s)

Sears and Zemansky’s University Physics with Modern Physics (12th Edition), Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman, China Machine Press, June 2011

Risk Assessment Statement

You will undertake lectures and tutorials in the traditional classrooms and lecture theatres of DUT. You will follow all legitimate instructions of staff in accordance with DUT workplace health and safety requirements.

You will be required to access DUT laboratories or workshops. Such access will require you to have completed any relevant safety courses and hold any relevant safety cards. You must follow all relevant workplace health and safety rules of DUT, and follow the instructions of its laboratory or workshop staff.

Course Learning Outcomes

EZ90 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

1. Make decisions ethically within the social, cultural, and organisational contexts of professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: ULO4, Assignment, Examination
2. Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
   Relates to: ULO3, Assignment, In--class written test, Examination
3. Display leadership, creativity, and initiative in both self-directed and collaborative contexts of professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: ULO4, Assignment, Examination
4. Manage projects to solve complex engineering problems, using appropriate information, engineering methods, and technologies.
   Relates to: ULO2, Assignment, In--class written test, Examination
5. Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
   Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, Assignment, In--class written test, Examination