Quantum Systems
Subject PHYC30020 (2011)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 3 (Undergraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011: Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Lectures and problem-solving classes Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 2 to 4 hours per week, 36 in total, lectures and problem-solving classes Total Time Commitment: Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: |
Physics One of
Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Plus one of
Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: (PHYC30017 Statistical Physics may be taken concurrently)
And Mathematics Either both of Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: Or
For students who commenced second year level mathematics prior to 2009: One of
And one of
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Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: |
Students may only gain credit for one of
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Core Participation Requirements: | For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ |
Subject Overview: |
Quantum mechanics governs the structure of atomic, molecular and condensed matter state systems, the nature of light and charge, and the interactions between these systems. Whereas earlier subjects detailed the principles and foundations of quantum mechanics, this subject details properties of real systems and discusses applications of this fundamental field of enquiry. The necessary use of quantum ideas in developing an understanding of the structure of matter is emphasised. Topics covered include:
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Objectives: |
To challenge students to expand their knowledge of fundamental physics principles and develop their capacity to:
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Assessment: |
Two assignments totalling up to an equivalent of 3000 words during the semester (10% each); a 3-hour written examination in the examination period (80%). |
Prescribed Texts: |
C Kittel, Introduction to Solid State Physics. 8th Ed, Wiley |
Breadth Options: | This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses: You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
A student who completes this subject should be able to:
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Notes: | This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course. |
Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Science |
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: |
Physics (specialisation of Physics major) Science credit subjects* for pre-2008 BSc, BASc and combined degree science courses |
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