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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. 

From

$995 $1,245

Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 2021
  • 31 May 2021
  • 30 Aug 2021
  • 29 Nov 2021
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This research-based university in Perth has a strong interdisciplinary focus and a reputation for outstanding teaching and ground-breaking research. With more than 22,000 students and 2,000 staff from over 90 countries, and campuses in Dubai and Singapore, Murdoch embraces free thinking, shared ideas and knowledge to make a difference, and Open Universities Australia is certainly part of that.

QS RANKING 2021

28

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

29

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. describe the behaviour of matter using the laws and models of classical physics
  2. solve problems in physics that do not require knowledge of calculus.
Topics covered
    • 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
Entry requirements

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

Description

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.

Assessments

  • Problem solving assignment (20%)
  • Problem solving assignment (20%)
  • Laboratory reports (10%)
  • Online quizzes (50%)
Textbooks

Current study term: 28 Feb 21 to 30 May 21)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Next study term: 30 May 21 to 29 Aug 21

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Undergraduate RMI-SCI-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Science Applied Sciences

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