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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 25 Nov 2019
- 02 Mar 2020
- 01 Jun 2020
- 31 Aug 2020
- 30 Nov 2020
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Subject details
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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
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Study resources
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Instructional methods
- Discussion forum/Discussion Board
- Online assignment submission
- Podcasting/Lecture capture
- Web links
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Online materials
- Resources and Links
- Printable format materials
- Online Assessment
- Audio-Video streaming
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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.
- Problem solving; short answer (20%)
- Problem solving assignments (20%)
- 2 hour closed book invigilated exam (50%)
- Laboratory reports x 5 (10%)
Conceptual Physics Fundamentals: Pearson New International ed.
Hewitt
ISBN 9781292026220
Required
Quicksmart Introductory Physics
Turville
ISBN 9781864410198
Required
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
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