Ben- Gurion University of the Negev
Name of Department
Name of the module: Physics 3B
Number of module: 203-1-2421
Course Description:
BGU Credits: 2.5
The course introduces to the students the basic laws of the physics of waves,
ECTS credits:
quantum mechanics and special relativity. The course is divided into three distinct
Academic year: Semester:
parts. The mathematical level corresponds to the intermediate level of the calculus
Hours of instruction: the hours in which
for engineers.
the module takes place
Aims of the module:
Location of instruction: the location of
The students will learn the basic laws of waves, quantum mechanics and special
lectures (or any other kind of instruction) in the
relativity, their relation to nature, to everyday life, and to their special field
module
(engineering).
Language of instruction: Hebrew
Objectives of the module:
Cycle: first
Familiarize the students with the basic laws of waves, quantum mechanics and
Position: a mandatory module for 2
year
undergraduate
students
nd
of
special relativity, and their simplest application using the mathematical skills
acquired in the preceding studies of calculus.
material engineering
Learning outcomes of the module: On successful completion of the course, the
Field of Education: Physics
student should be able to:
Responsible department: Physics
1.
Identify the wave properties of the natural and engineered systems.
General prerequisites: Physics 1 and
2.
Identify specific wave features determining the motion of specific
Physics 2 at the intermediate level for engineers
systems they encounter in the real world and in their specific field of
Grading scale: the grading scale
determined on a scale of 0 (complete
studies.
3.
failure)-100 (complete success),
passing grade is 56.
Explain the behavior of systems applying the laws of wave physics and
the appropriate mathematical apparatus.
4.
Identify the quantum mechanical properties of the microscopic systems
encountered in engineering.
Lecturer:
Contact details:
5.
Explain qualitatively the behavior of microscopic systems.
6.
Explain quantitatively, at the simplest level, the quantum mechanical
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properties of simple microscopic systems.
7.
Identify the limitations of classical mechanics and explain the
modifications resulting from special relativity.
Attendance / regulations:
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: The course includes lectures and
discussions of concepts, live demonstrations, computer presentations, and
examples from everyday life, science and engineering.
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Ben- Gurion University of the Negev
Name of Department
Module evaluation: at the end of the
Assessment:
semester the students will evaluate the module,
how the students will be assessed in the module
in order to draw conclusions, and for the
university's internal needs
Confirmation:
the
syllabus
was
confirmed by the academic advisory
committee of the department of
physics
to
be
valid
on
XXX
Work and assignments:
1.
. detailed instructions for the students regarding the work and assignments in the module
(including dates of examination and due dates)
Time required for individual work: in addition to attendance in class, the students
(academic year)
are expected to do their assignment and individual work:
Last update: when was the last update of
a definition of the amount of hours that the students are expected to invest in the module learning
the syllabus
process, including reading assignments, etc. according to that section the module's ECTS is calculated.
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Ben- Gurion University of the Negev
Name of Department
Module Content\ schedule and outlines:
Each topic – 2 hours,
1) Oscillatory motion and wave motion
2-3) Travelling waves, superposition and interference, reflection and transmission
4) Sound waves, Doppler effect
5) Standing waves
6) Experimental basis of quantum mechanics
7) Photons and matter waves
8-9) Simplest quantum mechanical systems
10) Atoms
11) Experimental basis and principles of special relativity
12) Lorentz transformations and basic effects
13) Principles of problem solving
Required reading: D. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J. Walker, Fundamentals of Physics Extended, 9 th ed., chapters 15-17, 3740.
* All learning material will be available to the students on the module's website (high-learn)/ library/ electronic
documents available to BGU students.
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