- Course Code
- PX 2014
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A de Moura
Pre-requisites
PX 1014 (MA 1002 and MA 1502) or (MA 1004 and MA 1504).
Overview
This course introduces physical phenomena that depend on time, with emphasis on transient oscillatory, wavelike and diffusive behaviour. The concepts of first and second-order linear systems will be used to unify the treatment of mechanical and electrical phenomena, including transient behaviour, damping and resonance. Examples involving rotational dynamics and rotational inertia will be included. The responce of first order systems will be studied in the time and frequency domains and used as a basis for the introduction of Fourier analysis. Solutions to the wave and diffusion equations will be studied.
The course includes computer laboratories using commercial software for the solution of coupled linear differential equations.
The course will involve a project.
Structure
12 week course - 2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (75%) and in-course assessment (25%). A pass in this course requires a score of CAS 9 or higher in the in-course assessment.
Resit: 1 two-hour examination (75%) and in-course assessment (25%). A pass in this course requires a score of CAS 9 or higher in the in-course assessment.