Overview
The physics of modern technology. Foundations of electromagnetism and electronic circuits, applications of geometrical and wave optics, properties of materials, and thermal physics.
PHSI 132 Fundamentals of Physics II is the second semester of our introductory, calculus-based, first-year physics. Our goal is for you to learn to approach, solve and understand a wide variety of physics problems on both qualitative and quantitative levels and to relate "classroom physics" to the real world we live in. We emphasise conceptual understanding along with problem-solving skills.
About this paper
| Paper title | Fundamentals of Physics II |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physics |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Schedule C
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- Notes
- It is recommended that students enrolling for PHSI132 have a background in NCEA Level 3 Physics and Mathematics (or equivalent).
- Eligibility
This paper is suited to students with a good working knowledge of secondary-education-level physics (NCEA level 3). A good knowledge of trigonometry and algebra is also assumed, and we recommend that students take MATH 130 and 140 concurrently with PHSI 131 and PHSI 132.
- Contact
Course Director: mikkel.andersen@otago.ac.nz
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- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- After completing this paper a student will:
- Know the fundamental physical principles in the key topics of the paper: electromagnetism, optics, properties of matter and thermodynamics
- Apply the principles to understand modern technologies and predict the outcome of real-world physical phenomena
- Use the physical principles, in conjunction with calculus, to solve quantitative problems in the topic areas
- Present a solution to a physics problem and be able to assess whether a solution is physically reasonable
Overview
The physics of modern technology. Foundations of electromagnetism and electronic circuits, applications of geometrical and wave optics, properties of materials, and thermal physics.
PHSI 132 Fundamentals of Physics II is the second semester of our introductory, calculus-based, first-year physics. Our goal is for you to learn to approach, solve and understand a wide variety of physics problems on both qualitative and quantitative levels and to relate "classroom physics" to the real world we live in. We emphasise conceptual understanding along with problem-solving skills.
About this paper
| Paper title | Fundamentals of Physics II |
|---|---|
| Subject | Physics |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Schedule C
- Science
- Notes
- It is recommended that students enrolling for PHSI132 have a background in NCEA Level 3 Physics and Mathematics (or equivalent).
- Eligibility
This paper is suited to students with a good working knowledge of secondary-education-level physics (NCEA Level 3). A good knowledge of trigonometry and algebra is also assumed, and we recommend that students take MATH 130 and 140 concurrently with PHSI 131 and PHSI 132.
- Contact
Course Director: mikkel.andersen@otago.ac.nz
Course Co-ordinator: paul.muir@otago.ac.nz- Teaching staff
To be advised
- Textbooks
To be advised
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
After completing this paper a student will:
- Know the fundamental physical principles in the key topics of the paper: electromagnetism, optics, properties of matter and thermodynamics
- Apply the principles to understand modern technologies and predict the outcome of real-world physical phenomena
- Use the physical principles, in conjunction with calculus, to solve quantitative problems in the topic areas
- Present a solution to a physics problem and be able to assess whether a solution is physically reasonable