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General Physics

Undergraduate | MUR-SCI16 | 2023

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. 

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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General Physics

About this subject

  • 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.

Entry requirements

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

  • MUR-MAS110-Fundamentals of Mathematics (no longer available)

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.

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements - Murdoch University students should also note that Principles of Physics (PEN152), General Physics (PEC120) and Physics 1A:Mechanics and Heat (M150) are considered academically equivalent and therefore you should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed PEN152, PEC120 or M150.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.

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