Undergraduate MUR-SCI16-2021
General Physics
Create a learning foundation for further science study. Traverse a range of topics from measurement, motion, waves, light, energy to electric fields. Gain and apply knowledge drawn from biological, environmental, medical and physical science fields.
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Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 30 Nov 2020
- 01 Mar 2021
- 31 May 2021
- 30 Aug 2021
- 29 Nov 2021
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QS RANKING 2021
28
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
29
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- describe the behaviour of matter using the laws and models of classical physics
- solve problems in physics that do not require knowledge of calculus.
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- What is science?
- Motion in a straight line
- Newton's laws and vectors
- Momentum and energy
- Gravity and projectile motion
- Heat and thermodynamics
- Electricity and magnetism
- Waves and sound
- Light and optics
Others
You should have some knowledge of elementary algebra and trigonometry. If you do not have this knowledge, you should complete MAS110 Fundamentals of Mathematics before completing this subject.
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject was previously known as Introduction to Physics.
This is an introductory physics subject, designed to provide a basis for further studies in the physical sciences. It covers a range of topics including measurement, motion, waves, light, thermal energy, electric and magnetic fields. This subject does not require knowledge of calculus. Applications and examples are drawn from the biological, environmental, medical and physical sciences.
Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.
- Problem solving; short answer (20%)
- Problem solving assignments (20%)
- 2 hour closed book invigilated exam (50%)
- Laboratory reports x 5 (10%)
Conceptual Physics Fundamentals
Hewitt
ISBN 9781292057132
Required
Quicksmart Introductory Physics
Turville
ISBN 9781864410198
Required
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.